Mark 28 torpedo | |
Origin: | United States |
Type: | Acoustic torpedo[1] |
Is Ranged: | yes |
Is Explosive: | yes |
Is Missile: | yes |
Service: | 1944-1960 |
Used By: | United States Navy |
Wars: | World War II |
Designer: | Westinghouse Electric |
Manufacturer: | Westinghouse Electric |
Design Date: | 1944 |
Production Date: | 1944-1952 |
Number: | 1750 |
Weight: | 2800 pounds |
Length: | 246 inches |
Diameter: | 21 inches |
Range: | 4000 yards (6 minutes search duration) |
Filling: | Mk 28 Mod 2, HBX |
Filling Weight: | 585 pounds |
Detonation: | Mk 14 Mod 2 contact exploder |
Engine: | Electric |
Speed: | 19.6 knots |
Guidance: | Gyroscope |
Launch Platform: | Submarines |
The Mark 28 torpedo was a submarine-launched, acoustic homing torpedo designed by Westinghouse Electric in 1944 for the United States Navy. The torpedo used all-electric controls. Service use of the Mark 28 ended after the introduction of the Mark 37 torpedo.[1]