Last modification of the American torpedoes Mk 48 heavy type able to arrange for a "big problem" submarines of Russia and China, having not only increased range, but also developed the ability to withstand the effects of interference. This warns the Polish media Defence24.
Revolution on the old base
The US military reported the work continues on a new version of the heavy torpedoes Mk 48, designed to attack surface ships and submarines. It is expected to create almost a new combat system with an increased radius of action and increased efficiency. To achieve this it is planned, mainly, by transforming a warhead with a guidance system.
As for the modernization of the torpedo, the production of which turned a few years ago. As it turned out, stock for the modernization of Mk-48 was so large, it was more profitable to the improvement of already produced versions, than creating an entirely new torpedo from scratch.
At the moment, we can only guess, a designation to be chosen for the new product. Two last modification received index Mk 48 Mod 6 и Mk 48 Mod 7. It is these options and are the basis for the development of the new version, entrusted to Lockheed Martin Corporation.
Secrets of a new filling
Firstly, the Executive will modernize the acoustic receiver. Necessary electronic components placed therein aligned with the currently available technologies. It needs to increase the memory and improve the throughput of the processor capacity. As a result, it will enable to achieve a reduction of reaction time of the entire guidance system, and to develop the ability of the receiver to the situation analysis and recognition of observed targets.
Additional structural modifications can be noted a significant decrease of the control unit size and sonar processing system CBASS (Common Broadband Advanced Sonar System), which will allow it to move in the front section of the head guidance.
In terms of operating capacity, US improved, first of all, Search ability targets to attack and highlight it on the background of other objects, underwater and surface, as well as the recognition of lures and distraction devices. To increase interference immunity affect the increase in bandwidth sonar pointing. Changes in the propulsion system, significantly reduce the acoustic signature of a new torpedo, making it difficult to detect enemy.
torpedo Mk 48 The basic version has a length 5,79 m, diameter 533 mm and weight 1662 kg. CU weighs 292,5 kg allows it to go even to the destruction of the destroyer class ship, what, According Defence24, it has been proved during ground tests with the use of service boats completed.
torpedo Mk 48 therefore it is incredibly dangerous weapon, which should reflect the naval forces of countries, as China or Russia
– It concludes Polish edition, beware of calling the new US development.
