MK 46 Warshot Flashcards

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What is the purpose of the MK 46 MOD 5 torpedo?

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Search for, detect, acquire, attack, and destroy submarine targets

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What are the components of THE MK 46 MOD 5 Warshot torpedo

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Nose section, control group assembly, after body, warhead and a long fuel tank

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What is the technical publication for the MK46 MOD 5 torpedo?

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SW515-A5-GIB-010/ (C) MK 46 Mod 5

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What is the test set used for the MK 46 Mod 5 torpedo?

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MK 540 torpedo systems test set

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What is the MK and Mod of the exploder used in the MK 46 Mod 5 torpedo?

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The MK 20 Mod 0 exploder

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What is the MK and Mod of the warhead used in The MK 46 Mod 5 torpedo?

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The MK 103 Mod 1 Warhead

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What is the explosive charge of the MK 46 Mod 5 torpedo?

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98 pounds of PBXN-103

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What is the size of the yellow band around the warhead that indicates high explosives?

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2”

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What does it mean when you see a white “S” on a green background?

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Safe

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What does it mean when you see a white “A” on a red background?

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Armed

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What are the two positions on the mechanical sterilization switch?

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NORMAL and RECOVER

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The MK 46 Mod 5 torpedo has how many major launch modes and what are they?

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3, MK32 SVTT, helicopters, fixed wing aircraft

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The MK 46 Mod 5 torpedoes are also used as parts of other weapons, what are they?

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Antisubmarine rocket (ASROC), Encapsulated torpedo (CAPTOR)

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