Mk 48 Mod 2
ASW
ASUW
ASW
wire
sub
Gen 3
USA
General
| Type |
ASW |
| Country |
USA |
| Guidance |
wire |
| Generation |
3 |
| Platform |
sub |
| In service from |
1974-01-01 |
Performance
| Range setting 1 (nm) |
10.0 |
| Max speed 1 (kn) |
55.0 |
| Effective range 1 (nm) |
5.0 |
| Range setting 2 (nm) |
16.5 |
| Max speed 2 (kn) |
40.0 |
| Engine |
electric |
Homing & sensors
| Homing range (m) |
3,640 |
| Acquisition cone (°) |
20.0 |
| Frequency band |
HF |
| Active frequency |
40,000.0 |
| Active DI |
30.0 |
| Active DT |
30.0 |
| Passive DI |
52.0 |
| Passive DT |
-13.0 |
Warhead
| Warhead (kg) |
300 |
| TNT equivalent (kg) |
2 |
| Explosive type |
PBXN-103 |
| Fuze |
influence |
| Damage vs submarine |
125.00 |
| Damage vs surface |
177.00 |
Physical & limits
| Length (m) |
5.79 |
| Weight (kg) |
2,000 |
| Max depth (m) |
763 |
Capabilities
| ASW |
Yes |
| ASUW |
Yes |
| Wire guided |
Yes |