Something old, yet new, for bmac62 by T.Rex
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
USS Reid (FFG 30)
The USS Reid, as all other ships of the Perry class, is equiped with a Mk 32 SVTT (Surface Vessel Torpedo Tube) launching system. The launcher comprises three tubes. There is one launcher on each side of the ship at its middle. The system has been in use since 1960. On the Perry class frigates it is used to launch Mk 46 anti-submarine torpedoes. The system is rotated to face the target and can be fired either manually or remotely. The torpedo is launched by compressed air released from a compressed air flask which doubles as the torpedo tube’s breech. Each system weight 2,230 pounds.
The Mk 46 torpedo is a light weight anti-submarine aerial torpedo. Some statistics –
Made by Alliant Techsystems
Earliest model – 1967, latest model 1979. Upgrade of shallow water performance 1989.
Weight – 508 pounds
Length – 8 feet 6 inches
Diameter – 12 ¾ inches
Warhead – PBXN-103 high explosive, 96 ½ pounds (= plenty bang for your buck!)
Propulsion – reciprocating external combustion
Range – 12,000 yards
Maximum depth – more than 1,200 feet
Speed – 40 knots
Guidance – acoustic homing (passive or active)
Search mode – snake or circle search
Bill, this brings you up to date with the last weapons system I have a photo of on the USS Reid. From the dates, you can see it’s not all that modern, except the Mk 46 Mod5A shallow run torpedo. The photo here is from 1991, so that torpedo had not yet come into general use. Torpedo practice was with Mk 46 retrievable exercise torpedoes.
Enjoy!
Comments (11)
Froggy
Nice one mate, another excellent and informative addition to your lecture series on marine warefare - more to come?
Richardphotos
very interesting factual account of the ship
bmac62
Thanks Michael! I am up way too early...just taking the dog out before going back to bed but saw this upload of yours and couldn't pass up a quick look-see:) Nicely done...good info based upon some outstanding research. I know where you can find a Navy recruiter or two...they might help you sign up for a tour of duty on whatever the latest and greatest is today. Lol.
debbielove
Cool shot, and very interesting facts.. I believe most 'Combat' ships in the Royal Navy and I imagine most navies, would have some kind of surface or homing Torpedo system on board.. This one is quite modern.. Like the arrangement, space saving!! Also, very 'interesting' looking vessel at the back there.. Any ideas? lol Fine one again.. Keep them coming :-) Rob
T.Rex
The interesting vessel in the background is Alcatraz Island, home of the reknowned Alcatraz prison where among others, Al Capone spent some time. It's today a very popular tourist attraction. Cheers!
rickp98908
Great shot brings back memories MK30's.
Faemike55
Most excellent capture and great information
ShawnDriscoll
Looks nicely retro.
neiwil
Now that's the sort of detail I like, excellent image...I assume this is close to the missile launcher in the previous image? Having 'brained' the little kid, they stuff him in here and get rid of the evidence :-) Perhaps my last few comments explain why I was turned down by the Royal Navy!!!!....Entertainments Officer on a 'Man-O-War' what a cool job.... :-)
Buffalo1
Much more compact and efficient looking than the WWII model tubes. Only about a 7 mile range on the antisub torpedoes.
dax2012
Great picture! Are these tubes real? Did you take the picture yourself or was this a published material? You ought to create a model of the Reid! Great post!