Mark 50
Mark 50
Torpedoes
Basic Information
Name
Mark 50
Designation
Mark 50
Alternate Designation
MK50
Equipment Type
Torpedoes
Manufacturer
Raytheon
Date of Introduction
1992
Description
The Mark 50 torpedo is an advanced lightweight, self-propelled guided underwater projectile, designed to attack faster, deeper-diving and sophisticated submarines. The Mark 50 will eventually replace the Mark 46 as the US Navy lightweight torpedo. The Mark 50 can be launched from surface ships' torpedo tubes and any aircraft and helicopter.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Max Speed
40.8 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Torpedoes
Status
Active
Also Known As
MK50
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Raytheon
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1992
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter
324 millimeter
Dimensions — Length
2.8 meter
Mass — Warhead
45 kilogram
Mass — Weight
340 kilogram
Performance — Max Target's Depth
600 meter
Speed — Top Speed
21 mps
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001142
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.8 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
United States
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