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Mark 46 torpedolarger figure on 0 of 3
Torped 45larger figure on 3 of 3
Measured figures
Length
Single source8 ft 6 in (2.59 m )[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Mark 46 torpedo | Torped 45 |
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| Type | Lightweight anti-submarine torpedo[source] | Lightweight ASW torpedo[source] |
| Place of origin | United States[source] | Sweden[source] |
| In service | • Mod 0: 1963 • Mod 5: 1979[source] | 1995–today[source] |
| Used by | See operators[source] | Swedish Navy Pakistan Navy Finnish Navy |
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
2,850 mm[source]
Maximum; >
Single source>40 kn (74 km/h ; 46 mph )[source]
Operational; Operational range
Single source12,000 yd (11,000 m )[source]
Warhead weight
Single source96.8 lb (43.9 kg)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designer | Naval Ordnance Test Station Pasadena Aerojet Alliant Techsystems[source] | — |
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| Designed | 1960[source] | 1995[source] |
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| Manufacturer | Aerojet Naval Ordnance Station Forest Park Honeywell Raytheon[source] | Saab Dynamics[source] |
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| Variants | Mod 0 Mod 1 Mod 2 Mod 5 Mod 5A Mod 5A(S) Mod 5A(SW)[source] | Mod 1[source] |
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| Warhead | PBXN-103 high explosive (bulk charge)[source] | — |
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| Engine | Two-speed, reciprocating external combustion[source] | Electric DC motor with gearbox[source] |
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| Propellant | Otto fuel II[source] | — |
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| Maximum depth | >1,200 ft (370 m)[source] | — |
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| Guidance system | Active or passive/active acoustic homing[source] | Hydro-acoustic homing combined with wire guidance and on-board computer[source] |
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| Launch platform | Mark 32 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes , ASW Aircraft, RUM-139 VL-ASROC[source] | Stationary, surface vessels, submarines and helicopters[source] |
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