Design considerations of lightweight torpedoes
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The philosophy embodied in the design of lightweight torpedoes of the US Navy is one that can be best described as fire and forget. However, due to the changes in the arena of international politics, the US Navy has concentrated on the development and testing of torpedoes in a shallow water littoral environment. Among the torpedoes that can be used in this type of environment are the Mk-54, Stingray Mod I and the TP-46 which have the capability to counter threats posed by conventional submarines while still having enough firepower to attack nuclear submarines.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 1999
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Raytheon: MK 46 torpedoes
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Raytheon Systems Co has been awarded by the US Naval Sea Systems Command with a $31-million contract to supply Mk 46 torpedoes to two international navies. The contract is for 110 Mk 46 Mod 5 torpedoes and the upgrading of 20 Mk 46 Mod torpedoes to the Mod 5 configuration. The contract could increase to $49 million if the US Navy decides to excercise a contract option to build an additional 72 Mk 46 Mod 5 torpedoes.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 1998
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Detection of UUV, torpedoes and swimmers
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Accurate identification of threats and protection against asymmetric threats like unmanned underwater vehicle (UUVs), torpedoes and swimmers is critical for naval forces. The novel technology providing this kind of security is Wireless Sensor Networks that can now be implemented to achieve the required high quality of security.
Publication Name: Naval Forces
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0722-8880
Year: 2005
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