Chapter 5 Air-Laid Mines and Torpedoes

CHAPTER 5 AIR-LAID MINES AND TORPEDOES Since World War II, the U.S. Navy has developed sophisticated air-launched torpedoes and air-laid mines. These weapons incorporate components so sensitive that their operation is classified information. Therefore, the information in this TRAMAN on air-launched torpedoes and air-laid mines is limited. You will be referred to publications containing detailed information for the weapons discussed throughout the chapter. MK 46 AND MK 50 TORPEDOES LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify the pur- pose and use of the Mk 46 and Mk 50 torpedoes. Recognize the torpedo con- figurations to include warshot and exercise and aircraft-launched torpedoes. Identify Otto Fuel II. The Mk 46 and Mods torpedo (fig. 5-1) is the primary weapon used in antisubmarine warfare (ASW). MK 46 TORPEDO CONFIGURATIONS The Mk 46 Mods torpedo can be assembled into one warshot (tactical) and three REXTORP 5-1 Figure 5-1.—Mk 46 torpedo.