Soviet vs US Torpedo

SaltiDawg · 05-31-18, 04:11 PM

As Weapons Officer on a 637 in the late 1960s and early 1970s, I did everything to avoid carrying MK-16 Torpedos.

The Non-nuclear weapons of choice were the MK-14 against surface Targets and MK-37 With and without wire guide against submarines.

You are absolutely right about with the Soviets developing more Nuke Boats, the MK-37 became less attractive and less effective.

The MK-14, with all of its problems during WWII, was a reliable weapon in the 1960s-1970s.

05-31-18, 04:11 PM	#4
SaltiDawg Watch Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 30 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	As Weapons Officer on a 637 in the late 1960s and early 1970s, I did everything to avoid carrying MK-16 Torpedos. The Non-nuclear weapons of choice were the MK-14 against surface Targets and MK-37 With and without wire guide against submarines. You are absolutely right about with the Soviets developing more Nuke Boats, the MK-37 became less attractive and less effective. The MK-14, with all of its problems during WWII, was a reliable weapon in the 1960s-1970s.