Mark 46 Torpedo Launcher - London, Ontario - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

Design details:
Mark 46, Mod 5Primary Function: Air and ship-launched lightweight torpedo[3]
Contractor: Alliant Techsystems
Power Plant: Two-speed, reciprocating external combustion; Mono-propellant (Otto fuel II)
Length: 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) tube launch configuration (from ship),[4] 14 ft 9 in (4.5 m) with ASROC rocket booster[3]
Weight: 508 lb (231 kg)[3] (warshot configuration)
Diameter: 12.75 in (324 mm)[4]
Range: 12,000 yd (11 km)[3]
Depth: > 1,200 ft (365 m)
Speed: > 40 knots (46 mph, 74 km/h)[3]
Guidance System: Homing mode: Active or passive/active acoustic homing[4]
Launch/search mode: Snake or circle search
Warhead: 96.8 lb (44 kg)[3] of PBXN-103 high explosive (bulk charge)
Date Deployed: 1967 (Mod 0);[3] 1979 (Mod 5)

This set is on the grounds of HMCS Prevost. Most likely the set was taken from the dismantled HMCS Frasier.

What type of artillery is this?: ship mounted torpedo launcher Where is this artillery located?: Military Grounds What military of the world used this device?: Canadian Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1943 Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: no Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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