Mk. 87 E-Plasma Torpedoes

note: Mk-87 is externally similar in design to Mk-75 that it replaced

DESCRIPTION:
Self-propelled guided projectile that operates underwater and is designed to detonate on contact or in proximity to a target.

The MK-87 is designed to combat fast, deep-diving nuclear submarines and high performance surface ships. It is carried by all Navy submarines and Scepter class attack minisubs. The MK-87 replaced both the MK-75 and MK-82 torpedoes. The MK-87 has been operational in the U.S. and UEO Navies since 2029.

FEATURES:
MK-87 torpedo can operate with or without wire guidance and use active and/or passive homing. When launched it executes programmed target search, acquisition, and attack procedures. It can conduct multiple reattacks if it misses the target.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Heavyweight torpedo for submarines
CONTRACTOR:
Nova
POWER PLANT:
Fusion Reactor; pump jet
LENGTH:
19 feet
WEIGHT:
3,695 lbs.
DIAMETER:
21 inches
RANGE:
Greater than 10 miles
DEPTH:
Greater than 27000 ft
SPEED:
Greater than 190 knots
GUIDANCE SYSTEM:
Wire guided and passive/active acoustic homing
WARHEAD:
Variable charge ion pulse or high explosive warhead
DATE DEPLOYED:
2029