MK 46 TORPEDO

The Mk 46 and Mods torpedo is the primary weapon used in antisubmarine warfare (ASW).

The Mk 46 Mods torpedo can be assembled into one warshot (tactical) and three REXTORP (recoverable exercise torpedo) configurations

The warshot configuration of the Mk 46 and Mods torpedo consists of a nose section, warhead, control group, long fuel tank, and after body. A tactical warhead (contains explosives) is used in the warshot configuration.

There are three versions of exercise torpedoes available for aircraft launching: (1) a torpedo with a short exercise head, extender section, and a short fuel tank; (2) a torpedo with a long exercise head and a short fuel tank; or (3) a torpedo with a long exercise head, instrumentation for tracking on 3D ranges, and a short fuel tank. All three configurations use Mk 85 and Mods exercise heads.

For detailed information concerning the component configuration of the Mk 46 and Mods torpedo, you should refer to Mk 46 Torpedo/Mk 46 REXTORP Flight Accessories (Description, Operation, Installation, Removal, and Trajectory Data), NAVSEA SW512-AO-ASY-010.