Mark 32 torpedo
The Mark 32 torpedo was the first active acoustic antisubmarine homing torpedo in United States Navy service. The Mark 32 was withdrawn from service use with the introduction of the Mark 43 torpedo. Ten were manufactured by Leeds & Northrup, Philadelphia during War II, and about 3,300 were manufactured by a combination of the Philco Corporation, Philadelphia, and the Naval Ordnance Plant, Forest Park, Illinois. • Illustration — A Mark 32 torpedo being launched by a Mark 2 over-the-side launcher.
Mark 32 torpedo
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• Name — Mark 32 torpedo • Origin — United States • Type — Acoustic torpedo • Is Ranged — yes • Is Explosive — yes • Is Missile — yes • Service — 1950-1955 • Used By — United States Navy • Designer — General Electric Ordnance Research Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University • Manufacturer — Philco Naval Ordnance Station Forest Park Leeds and Northrup • Design Date — 1950 • Number — 3300 • Weight — 700 pounds • Length — 83 inches • Diameter — 19 inches with 25.4-inch fins • Range — 9600 yards (24-minute search duration) • Filling — Mk 32 Mod 1, HBX • Filling Weight — 107 pounds • Detonation — Mk 19 Mods 4 and 11 contact exploder • Engine — Electric • Speed — 12 knots • Guidance — Helix search • Launch Platform — Destroyers and aircraft
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