Photo sequence of Mk48 in action

[TLAM Strike]

Originally Posted by Abraham

Maybe a stupid question, but what is a 65-76? An old man? A retired Admiral? A pensionado? Or what?

Its stats

25.6" (650 mm) 65-73
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Ship Class Used On Submarines
Date Of Design N/A
Date In Service 1973
Weight 8,820+ lbs. (4,000+ kg)
Overall Length 433 in (11.000 m)
Explosive Charge Nuclear
Range / Speed 50,000 m/ 50 knots
Power Kerosene-Hydrogen Peroxide Turbine
Notes: Non-homing torpedo. Designed for killing aircraft carriers or coastal targets with a single torpedo.

25.6" (650 mm) 65-76 "Kit" (Whale)
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Ship Class Used On Submarines
Date Of Design N/A
Date In Service 1976
Weight 8,820+ lbs. (4,000+ kg)
Overall Length 433 in (11.000 m)
Explosive Charge 992 lbs. (450+ kg)
Range / Speed 50,000 m / 50 knots
Power Kerosene-Hydrogen Peroxide Turbine
Notes: Long range anti-ship submarine wake following torpedo. The conventional warhead version of the 65-73. It is believed that the submarine Kursk was destroyed by the explosion of hydrogen peroxide in a 65-76 torpedo.