Mark 29 torpedo

The Mark 29 torpedo was a submarine-launched, acoustic torpedo designed by Westinghouse Electric in 1945 for the United States Navy. It used the same acoustic system as the Mark 28 torpedo but was faster, operated at various depths, had an external depth setter, and could run as either a straight or a homing torpedo. The Mod 1 variant had two speeds, a remote-setting variable enabler and an anti-circular run device.[1]

Mark 29 torpedo
TypeAcoustic torpedo[1]
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In servicenever in service
Production history
DesignerWestinghouse Electric[1]
Designed1945[1]
VariantsMark 29 Mod 1 torpedo[1]
Specifications
Mass3200 pounds[1]
Length246 inches[1]
Diameter21 inches[1]

Effective firing range4000-12,000 yards[1]
WarheadMk 28 Mod 2, HBX[1]
Warhead weight550 pounds[1]
Detonation
mechanism
Mk 14 Mod 2 contact exploder

EngineElectric[1]
Maximum speed 21-28 knots[1]
Guidance
system
Gyroscope[1]
Launch
platform
Submarines[1]

In April 1945, the Mark 29 program was discontinued.

See also

  • American 21 inch torpedo

References

  1. Jolie, E.W. (15 September 1978). "A Brief History of US Navy Torpedo Development: Torpedo Mk29". Retrieved 20 June 2013.

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