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most advanced weapons systems.
Naval Weapons Systems
Torpedoes – The Mark series of torpedoes are designed for both air and sea launch. The
torpedoes are self-propelled underwater projectiles that explode on contact. They are equipped
with both active and passive acoustic homing devices. There are three models: Mark 46, Mark
48, and Mark 50. Their speeds range from 28 to 40 knots; they carry 98 to 650 pound warheads;
can travel at depths exceeding 1,200 feet; and have ranges of of up to 5 miles.
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ASROC – Anti-submarine rockets (ASROCs) are designed to be vertically launched
from ships and carry a 98-pound warhead. They can operate in all weather conditions, and have
an intermediate range.
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Standard SAM – The Standard surface-to-air missile provides protection against air
threats. It has a range of approximately 90 miles with a maximum speed of Mach 2.5 (approx
1,900 mph). It can hit targets at altitudes of 65,000 feet.
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Harpoon – The AGM-84D Harpoon is a all-weather, over-the-horizon surface-to-surface
anti-ship missile. It has a surface skimming cruise trajectory and radar guidance which gives it
high survivability and effectiveness.
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It carries a 500-pound high explosive warhead, has a
maximum speed of 640 mph and a range of 100 miles. The key to the effectiveness of the
Harpoon is its delayed action fuse which allows it to penetrate a target before exploding. One
Harpoon is capable of destroying “a small missile boat, two will stop a frigate, four will put a
guided-missile cruiser out of action, and five will destroy a small carrier.” They are equipped
with electronic devices that prevent enemy radar from jamming them.
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Sparrow – Sperry is the original developer of the RIM-7M Sea Sparrow surface-to-air
missile and RIM-7M Sparrow air-to-air which is an anti-missile and anti-aircraft system. The
Sparrows are designed for close range, within 30 nautical miles and have a speed of more than
2,660 mph. They carry a 90-pound high-explosive warhead. They are versatile and can operate in
any weather and at all altitudes. They are capable of attacking high-performance aircraft and
missiles from any direction. The Sea Sparrow is widely deployed on Navy ships. The following
Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps aircraft are equipped with the sparrow: the F-4, F-14, F-16,
and F/A-18.
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Tomahawk – The BGM-109 Tomahawk is a cruise missile with a range of 300 miles. It
can travel at 525 mph, it can make several turns to confuse enemy radar and is effective against
fast moving evasive targets. It carries a 1,000-pound warhead and can be deployed against land
or sea based targets. The BGM-109A version has a 1,600 mile range and carries a nuclear
warhead.
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Trident II – The Trident II is a submarine launched intercontinental ballistic missile
(SLBM) with a nuclear MIRV (Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicles) warhead.
The original Trident I had 10 warheads and the Trident II has 12 warheads. They are guided by
an inertia guidance system; it has a range of 4,600 miles and a top speed of over 13,000 mph.
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Phalanx – “To defend the cruiser against close-in attack from fast missiles, General
Dynamics developed the Phalanx weapons system. It is built around a General Electric 20mm
six-barrel Vulcan gatling gun, which is highly effective against almost anything that is likely to
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