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Acoustic torpedo
Mark 28 torpedo
TypeAcoustic torpedo
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service1944–1960
Used byUnited States Navy
WarsWorld War II
Production history
DesignerWestinghouse Electric
Designed1944
ManufacturerWestinghouse Electric
Produced1944–1952
No. built1750
Specifications
Mass2800 pounds
Length246 inches
Diameter21 inches
Effective firing range4000 yards (6 minutes search duration)
WarheadMk 28 Mod 2, HBX
Warhead weight585 pounds
Detonation
mechanism		Mk 14 Mod 2 contact exploder
EngineElectric
Maximum speed 19.6 knots
Guidance
system		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.

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References

  1. ^ Jolie, E.W. (15 September 1978). "A Brief History of US Navy Torpedo Development: Torpedo Mk28". Retrieved 20 June 2013.
U.S. Navy torpedoes
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