Mark 50 torpedo

The Mark 50 torpedo is a U.S. Navy advanced lightweight torpedo for use against the faster, deeper-diving and more sophisticated submarines. The Mk-50 can be launched from all ASW aircraft, and from torpedo tubes aboard surface combatant ships. The Mk-50 will eventually replace the Mk-46 as the fleet's lightweight torpedo.

General Characteristics, Mk-50

• Primary Function: Air and ship-launched lightweight torpedo
• Contractor: Alliant Techsystems, Westinghouse
• Power Plant: Stored Chemical Energy Propulsion System
• Length: 2.84 m (112 in)
• Weight: 340 kg (750 lb)
• Diameter: 32.4 cm (12.75 in)
• Speed: > 40 kn (46 mi/h, 74 km/h)
• Guidance System: Active/passive acoustic homing
• Warhead: Approximately 45 kg (100 lb) high explosive (shaped charge)