MK 46 Warshot Flashcards
What is the purpose of the MK 46 MOD 5 torpedo?
Search for, detect, acquire, attack, and destroy submarine targets
What are the components of THE MK 46 MOD 5 Warshot torpedo
Nose section, control group assembly, after body, warhead and a long fuel tank
What is the technical publication for the MK46 MOD 5 torpedo?
SW515-A5-GIB-010/ (C) MK 46 Mod 5
What is the test set used for the MK 46 Mod 5 torpedo?
MK 540 torpedo systems test set
What is the MK and Mod of the exploder used in the MK 46 Mod 5 torpedo?
The MK 20 Mod 0 exploder
What is the MK and Mod of the warhead used in The MK 46 Mod 5 torpedo?
The MK 103 Mod 1 Warhead
What is the explosive charge of the MK 46 Mod 5 torpedo?
98 pounds of PBXN-103
What is the size of the yellow band around the warhead that indicates high explosives?
2”
What does it mean when you see a white “S” on a green background?
Safe
What does it mean when you see a white “A” on a red background?
Armed
What are the two positions on the mechanical sterilization switch?
NORMAL and RECOVER
The MK 46 Mod 5 torpedo has how many major launch modes and what are they?
3, MK32 SVTT, helicopters, fixed wing aircraft
The MK 46 Mod 5 torpedoes are also used as parts of other weapons, what are they?
Antisubmarine rocket (ASROC), Encapsulated torpedo (CAPTOR)