Weapon - Other - Mk 44 Torpedo
Weapon Stats:
Speed: 56 kph, 30 knots mph
Range: 6 km, 3.7 miles
Length: 2.57 m, 8.43 ft
Diameter: 32.5 cm, 12.8 ft
Weight: 196.8 kg, 433.9 lb
Contents: 32 kg (70 lb) RDX / TNT
Operational Depth: Between 2 743 m (9000 ft) at 23 km/h (12.5 kt) or 762 m (2500ft) at 35 km/h (19 kt).
Mk 44 Torpedo
Status: Out of service
Category: Other
The Mark 44 torpedo, is an active homing acoustic torpedo, designed to home in on the sounds that a submarine makes. Using a salt water-activated electric battery, it is launched from helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. Once in the water, the torpedo begins a spiral search pattern for target acquisition.
Running time is 6 minutes.
Used on:
Shackleton: (3 x in bombay)
Wasp (2 x under fuselage)
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