CHAPTER 5AIR-LAID MINES AND TORPEDOESSince World War II, the U.S. Navy has developedsophisticated air-launched torpedoes and air-laid mines.These weapons incorporate components so sensitivethat their operation is classified information. Therefore,the information in this TRAMAN on air-launchedtorpedoes and air-laid mines is limited. You will bereferred to publications containing detailed informationfor the weapons discussed throughout the chapter.MK 46 AND MK 50TORPEDOESLEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify thepurpose and use of the Mk 46 and Mk 50torpedoes. Recognize the torpedo configura-tions to include warshot and exercise andaircraft-launched torpedoes. Identify OttoFuel II.The Mk 46 and Mods torpedo (fig.5-1) is theprimary weapon used in antisubmarine warefare(ASW).MK 46 TORPEDO CONFIGURATIONSThe Mk 46 Mods torpedo can be assembled intoone warshot (tactical) and three REXTORPFigure 5-1.—Mk 46 torpedo.5-1
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