Mk 8
ASUW
ASUW
gyro/straight
sub
UK
General
| Type |
ASUW |
| Country |
UK |
| Guidance |
gyro/straight |
| Generation |
0 |
| Platform |
sub |
| In service from |
1927-01-01 |
Performance
| Range setting 1 (nm) |
2.5 |
| Max speed 1 (kn) |
45.0 |
| Effective range 1 (nm) |
1.3 |
| Range setting 2 (nm) |
3.5 |
| Max speed 2 (kn) |
40.0 |
| Effective range 2 (nm) |
1.8 |
| Engine |
thermal |
Warhead
| Warhead (kg) |
365 |
| TNT equivalent (kg) |
1 |
| Explosive type |
Torpex |
| Fuze |
contact |
| Damage vs submarine |
98.00 |
| Damage vs surface |
98.00 |
Physical & limits
| Length (m) |
7.80 |
| Weight (kg) |
2,000 |
| Max depth (m) |
20 |