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Mk 57 anti-submarine mine
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EQUIPMENT CATEGORY: Naval Mines/Torpedoes -- Mines

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

DESCRIPTION

The Mk 57 was an improved submarine-laid, moored U.S. mine for use against high-performance submarines. It had a fiberglass case (unlike
the Mk 56, which has a nonmagnetic, stainless steel case) and a magnetic firing mechanism.

STATUS

Initial operational capability 1964. Not in production. No longer in service.

CHARACTERISTICS
WEIGHTS
Total 2,059 lb (934 kg)
Warhead 340 lb (154 kg)
DIMENSIONS
Length 10 ft 8 in (3.25 m)
Diameter 1 ft 9 in (533 mm)
PERFORMANCE
Maximum depth approx 1,148 ft (350 m)
ARMAMENT
Warhead conventional HBX-3 explosive
SENSORS/ELECTRONICS
magnetic influence using total field magnetometer
as detector

ISSUES AND NOTES

None.

OPERATIONAL NOTES

None.

LATEST UPDATE: 1 March 2009

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