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Mark 25 torpedo
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Torpedoes · United States · 1946
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Mark 25 torpedo
Mark 25 torpedo Photo: U.S. Navy · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Lethality
60
Range
50
Speed
55
Guidance / Homing
30
Counter-Measure Resistance
20
Depth Capability
40
Acoustic Stealth
25
Reliability
70
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin United States
ManufacturerNaval Ordnance Station Forest Park
CategoryTorpedoes
EraEarly Cold War
In service1946–1946
Operators1 countries
Quantity25
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
45
Torpedoes MASS Rating
11/13
Early Cold War
80/116
All-Time
Torpedoes · 10 axes scored
Lethality
60
Range
50
Speed
55
Guidance / Homing
30
Counter-Measure Resistance
20
Depth Capability
40
Acoustic Stealth
25
Reliability
70
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the torpedoes category.
01 / Overview
Mark 25 torpedo
Category
Production
1946–1946
Quantity
25
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TORPEDOES · EARLY COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
45
torpedoes category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the torpedoes category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Weapon Typetorpedo
  • Weight1,046 kg
  • Length4.089 m
  • Diameter571.5 mm
  • In ServiceNo
◈Guidance & Homing5MOD.5
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Propulsion Typesteam turbine
  • Top Speed40 kn
  • Range2.286 km
◇Warhead4MOD.4
  • Warhead Typehigh explosive
  • Warhead Weight329 kg
  • Explosive Filler329 kg
  • Nuclear-CapableNo
◆Platform4MOD.4
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Total Production25
⬢Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Explosive Filler Weight329 kg
  • Explosive Filler TypeMk 25
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1946Production started
80
years in service
0
years in production
25
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
A powered, heavier-than-air vehicle capable of controlled flight, used for military operations including launching torpedoes.
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