Lightweight Torpedoes Mk-54
Weapon
Lightweight Torpedoes Mk-54
🎯 WeaponUS-made advanced anti-submarine torpedoes acquired by India for MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.
India is acquiring MK 54 lightweight torpedoes from the United States to enhance its anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, primarily for its new fleet of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. This acquisition is part of a larger strategic partnership with the US, aimed at improving India's ability to counter submarine threats in the Indo-Pacific region.
Strategic Importance
The deal is a strategic move to strengthen India's naval power and reflects the growing US-India security partnership. The torpedoes are specifically intended to boost India's anti-submarine warfare capabilities against modern threats.
Platforms
The MK 54 will be used on platforms such as the P-8I patrol aircraft and the newly inducted MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. Its advanced sonar processing allows it to track, classify, and attack targets effectively even with countermeasures in place and in challenging acoustic environments.
General Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Mass | 608 lb (276 kg) |
| Length | 8 ft 10.9 in (2.72 m) |
| Diameter | 12.75 in (324 mm) |
| Warhead | PBXN-103 |
| Warhead weight | 96.8 lb (43.9 kg) |
| Blast yield | 238 lb (108 kg) TNT equivalent |
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