12.75 inch Mark 46 (324 mm) - Revision history

U12017485: Added JDS Murasame

2024-11-21T11:24:28Z

Added JDS Murasame

U12017485: /* Comparison with analogues */ Added {{Naval special armament table|torpedoes}}

2024-10-22T08:34:02Z

‎Comparison with analogues: Added {{Naval special armament table|torpedoes}}

U12017485: /* See also */ Clarified the description

2024-10-22T08:17:12Z

‎See also: Clarified the description

U12017485: /* History */ Linked Mark 44.

2024-10-22T08:16:24Z

‎History: Linked Mark 44.

U12017485: Given just how pitiful Mk. 46's Wikipedia article is, I went on and written down the /* History */ of the Mark 46.

2024-10-21T12:40:38Z

Given just how pitiful Mk. 46's Wikipedia article is, I went on and written down the ‎History: of the Mark 46.

U12017485: Changed the /* Description */, added images.

2024-10-20T10:52:21Z

Changed the ‎Description: , added images.

U44629479: Edits

2022-11-11T09:58:06Z

Edits

U28580205 at 21:58, 25 December 2021

2021-12-25T21:58:35Z

U20043873: basic comparison with similar torpedo

2021-12-25T04:13:01Z

basic comparison with similar torpedo

U20043873: filled in a the usage in battles part a little, added basic description

2021-12-25T02:39:50Z

filled in a the usage in battles part a little, added basic description

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	== General info ==		== General info ==

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 === Comparison with analogues ===
 <!--''Give a comparative description of torpedoes that have firepower equal to this weapon.''-->
-* [[SET-40 (400 mm)]] - A Soviet lightweight anti-submarine torpedo. Compared to the Mark 46, it is much slower but has almost double the explosive mass and a slightly longer range
+{{Naval special armament table|torpedoes}}
 == Usage in battles ==

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 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' -->
-* [[12.75 inch Mark 44 (324 mm)|12.75 inch Mark 44]] - Similar lightweight anti-submarine torpedo found on the [[Lübeck]]
+* [[12.75 inch Mark 44 (324 mm)|12.75 inch Mark 44]] <small>(Predecessor)</small>
 == External links ==

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 == History ==
 <!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' -->
-The Mark 46 was born out of the need for a torpedo that could handle latest soviet submarines, something Mark 44 couldn't. Feasibility studies begun in December 1956, leading to the requirements being issued in November 1960. After 3 years of development, the production of the Mark 46 Mod 0, has begun in 1963.
+The Mark 46 was born out of the need for a torpedo that could handle latest soviet submarines, something [[12.75 inch Mark 44 (324 mm)|Mark 44]] couldn't. Feasibility studies begun in December 1956, leading to the requirements being issued in November 1960. After 3 years of development, the production of the Mark 46 Mod 0, has begun in 1963.
 The Mark 46 Mod 0 was manufactured by the Aerojet-General Corporation and was notable for being the first high-performance, thermal-powered torpedo in US Navy service. It was "thermal powered" for the solid fuel it used, which burned releasing high-pressure gasses that powered the torpedo and proved to be more energy-dense than the battery-electric propulsion. The system, however, proved very difficult to maintain.

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 <!--''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''-->
-The '''12.75 inch Mark 46''' is an American lightweight anti-submarine torpedo introduced in 1963 (in Mod 0 variant), which was quickly replaced in 1967 by Mod 1, addressing initial issues with the propulsion system. Torpedo has seen a series of upgrades until the replacement arrived in 1990 - the Mark 50 Barracuda. Still, struggling with high cost, the Mark 49 received Service Life Extension Programme, and eventually new, cheaper, derivative, the Mark 46 Mod 8, was being developed in 1994 merging the two torpedoes into what eventually became the Mark 54 torpedo, finally replacing the Mark 46 series in 2004.
+The '''12.75 inch Mark 46''' is an American lightweight anti-submarine torpedo introduced in 1963 (in Mod 0 variant), which was quickly replaced in 1967 by Mod 1, addressing initial issues with the propulsion system. Torpedo has seen a series of upgrades until the replacement arrived in 1990 - the Mark 50 Barracuda. Still, struggling with high cost, the Mark 46 received Service Life Extension Programme, and eventually new, cheaper, derivative, the Mark 46 Mod 8, was being developed in 1994 merging the two torpedoes into what eventually became the Mark 54 torpedo, finally replacing the Mark 46 series in 2004.
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 == History ==
-''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''
+<!-- ''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.'' -->
 == Media ==
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 == External links ==
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+<!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
-* ''other literature.''
+* ''other literature.'' -->
 {{Torpedoes}}
 [[Category:Naval special armaments]]

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-[[File:12.75_inch_Mark_46_(324_mm).png|thumbnail|right|x250px|]]
+[[File:12.75 inch Mark 46 (324 mm).jpg|thumb|x250px|'''{{PAGENAME}}''' captured in-flight]]
 == Description ==
 <!--''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''-->
-The '''12.75 inch Mark 46''' is an American lightweight anti-submarine torpedo.
+The '''12.75 inch Mark 46''' is an American lightweight anti-submarine torpedo introduced in 1963 (in Mod 0 variant), which was quickly replaced in 1967 by Mod 1, addressing initial issues with the propulsion system. Torpedo has seen a series of upgrades until the replacement arrived in 1990 - the Mark 50 Barracuda. Still, struggling with high cost, the Mark 49 received Service Life Extension Programme, and eventually new, cheaper, derivative, the Mark 46 Mod 8, was being developed in 1994 merging the two torpedoes into what eventually became the Mark 54 torpedo, finally replacing the Mark 46 series in 2004.
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!--''Describe situations when you would utilise this torpedo in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''-->
+[[File:12.75 inch Mark 46 (324 mm) on Chikugo.jpg|thumb|Characteristic blunt nose of the Mark 46, and a triple launcher on {{Specs-Link|jp_escort_chikugo_class}} (here in the Sea Biathlon event camouflage)]]
 As submarines are not in War Thunder, the Mark 46 will have to be used against surface ships, which with its pathetic explosive mass of 44.5 kg means it will only be effective on boats or sub-chasers. Because it cannot destroy most ships in a single hit, it should be used in conjunction with gun fire to destroy ships. You can soften up targets first by setting them on fire and disabling weapons, before launching a few torpedoes to finish it off, or use it to disable a ship's engines first, and then dissect it with the main battery.

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 == Description ==
-''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''
+<!--''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''-->
 The '''12.75 inch Mark 46''' is an American lightweight anti-submarine torpedo. Currently, it is only featured on the Japanese frigate Chikugo.
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 === Comparison with analogues ===
-''Give a comparative description of torpedoes that have firepower equal to this weapon.''
+<!--''Give a comparative description of torpedoes that have firepower equal to this weapon.''-->
 * [[SET-40 (400 mm)]] - A Soviet lightweight anti-submarine torpedo, compared to the Mark 46, it is much slower, but has almost double the explosive mass and a slightly longer range
 == Usage in battles ==
-''Describe situations when you would utilise this torpedo in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''
+<!--''Describe situations when you would utilise this torpedo in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''-->
-As submarines are not in War Thunder, the Mark 46 will have to be used against surface ships, which with its pathetic explosive mass of 44.5 kg means it will only be effective on boats or sub-chasers. Because it cannot destroy most ships in a single hit, it should be used in conjuction with gun fire to destroy ships. You can soften up targets first by setting them on fire and disabling weapons, before launching a few torpedoes to finish it off, or use it to disable a ship's engines first, and then dissect it with the main battery.
+As submarines are not in War Thunder, the Mark 46 will have to be used against surface ships, which with its pathetic explosive mass of 44.5 kg means it will only be effective on boats or sub-chasers. Because it cannot destroy most ships in a single hit, it should be used in conjunction with gun fire to destroy ships. You can soften up targets first by setting them on fire and disabling weapons, before launching a few torpedoes to finish it off, or use it to disable a ship's engines first, and then dissect it with the main battery.
 === Pros and cons ===
-''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''
+<!--''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''-->
 '''Pros:'''
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 == See also ==
-''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
+<!--''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
+* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''
 * [[12.75 inch Mark 44 (324 mm)|Mark 44]] - Similar lightweight anti-submarine torpedo found on the [[Lübeck]]