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Raytheon Mk 54 Lightweight Hybrid Torpedo

Raytheon · Lightweight Aerial / Ship-Launched Torpedo / Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Torpedo · USA · Modern (1992–2009)

Raytheon Mk 54 Lightweight Hybrid Torpedo — Lightweight Aerial / Ship-Launched Torpedo / Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Torpedo
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The Mark 54 lightweight torpedo is a standard 12.75-inch (324 mm) anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo used by the United States Navy and several other nations' armed forces.

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
Torpedo
Domain
Defence
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
Raytheon
Operator
US Navy / Australia / Japan / others
Primary Role
Lightweight Aerial / Ship-Launched Torpedo / Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Torpedo
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2004
Produced
2000
Unit Cost (2026$)
~$200,000
Launch
Air (P-8 Poseidon / MH-60R) / Ship (ASROC)
Length (ft)
9.5
MTOW (lb)
608
Payload (lb)
96.8
Range (mi)
5.5
Max Speed (mph)
40