| Mark 28 torpedo | |
|---|---|
| Type | Acoustic torpedo [1] |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1944-1960 |
| Used by | United States Navy |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Westinghouse Electric [1] |
| Designed | 1944 [1] |
| Manufacturer | Westinghouse Electric |
| Produced | 1944-1952 |
| No. built | 1750 [1] |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2800 pounds [1] |
| Length | 246 inches [1] |
| Diameter | 21 inches [1] |
| Effective firing range | 4000 yards (6 minutes search duration) [1] |
| Warhead | Mk 28 Mod 2, HBX [1] |
| Warhead weight | 585 pounds [1] |
Detonation mechanism | Mk 14 Mod 2 contact exploder |
| Engine | Electric [1] |
| Maximum speed | 19.6 knots [1] |
Guidance system | Gyroscope [1] |
Launch platform | Submarines [1] |
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]
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