Mark 48 CBASS
Mark 48 CBASS
Torpedoes
Basic Information
Name
Mark 48 CBASS
Designation
Mark 48 CBASS
Alternate Designation
MK 48 ADCAP CBASS, MK 48 Mod 7, MK 48 Mod 7AT, MK48 CBASS
Equipment Type
Torpedoes
Manufacturer
Raytheon, Channel Technology Group, Lockheed Martin
Date of Introduction
2005
Description
The MK48 Common Broadband Advanced Sonar System (CBASS) is the next generation of Mark 48 heavyweight torpedo. In June 2004, Raytheon was awarded a $70 million ($500 million with all options exercised) multi-year contract covering deliveries of 111 MK48 ADCAP for the United States Navy and Australia (20), 51 MK54 torpedoes and provide support for the MK48 CBASS engineering and initial production. In late June 2006, the Australian Ministry of Defense gave the approval for the MK 48 ADCAP CBASS heavyweight torpedo to enter full rate production. HMAS Waller was the first Collins-class submarine to be modified to handle and fire the MK 48 Mod 7 torpedo with initial sea trials planned for mid-2007.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Max Speed
55.0 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Torpedoes
Status
Active
Also Known As
MK 48 ADCAP CBASS, MK 48 Mod 7, MK 48 Mod 7AT, MK48 CBASS
Origin
United States of America
Contractors
Raytheon*, Channel Technology Group, Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2005
Total Production
357
Unitary Cost
USD $4 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter
533 millimeter
Performance — Max Range
40,000 meter
Speed — Top Speed
55 knot
Variants
Variant 1
Mark 48 ADCAP
Variant 2
Mark 48 CBASS
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001143
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (4)
United States
Australia
Canada
Netherlands
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