Original U.S. Vietnam War Era Inert Mark 37 Torpedo Trainer with Dolly Mk21 Mod0
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Original Item. Only One Available. The Mark 37 torpedo is a torpedo with electrical propulsion, developed for the US Navy after World War II. It entered service with the US Navy in the early 1950s, with over 3,300 produced. It was phased out of service with the US Navy during the 1970s, and the stockpiles were sold to foreign navies.
This is an extraordinarily scarce example of a Mark 37 dummy torpedo built for training purposes during the Vietnam War era. The torpedo comes complete with its original Navy Mk 21 Mod 0 Dolly, with the torpedo still fully strapped in. The torpedo measures an astounding 143” long with a 19” diameter. On the dolly, it measures 40” tall, and with the dolly it is 26” wide. Altogether it weighs approximately 1800lbs, so this definitely needs to be displayed in an area with floors of the proper strength!
The only marking we could find on the torpedo was a faint stamping on a section near the top:
BALLAST SECTION
EXERCISE HEAD MK70 MOD0
KPT VITRO-K-17-1
We couldn’t find any other markings on the torpedo but it’s possible we missed something. The two propellers at the end still turn fine. The blue paint of the torpedo is well-retained with just heavy storage wear, and it’s still fully secure to the dolly.
The data plate on the dolly reads:
DOLLY MK21 MOD 0
PN2644992 SERIAL 0040
NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND
CONTRACTOR & MANUFACTURER
ORANGEVILLE MFG., CO., INC.
ORANGEVILLE, PA. 17859
CONTRACT NO. N00104-86-C-2773
U.S.
This is a fantastic example that we’re offering, which comes ready for further research and display. Sure to become the centerpiece of any Naval collection!
Truck freight with curbside delivery within 48 states is included in the price. Approximate weight 1800 Lbs.
The MK37 torpedo has been the primary weapon supplied to Canadian "O" Class submarines since OJIBWA first commissioned in 1965. The torpedo was originally designed and manufactured in the USA to meet the requirements of both submarines and surface vessels for a quiet running acoustic homing A/S torpedo. Since its introduction this torpedo has been accepted and widely used by the USN and NATO forces including the CF.
Since it was first adopted the basic MK 37 has received a wide range of improvements resulting in several MK 37 MODS. All of the variations are basically similar in control features, acoustic ability and external appearances. The different MOD's give a choice in propulsion, speed and guidance capabilities. Any MK37 can be fitted as a practice or warshot torpedo. The run of a practice shot is recorded on film for later analysis, both to determine the internal condition of the torpedo and to help the firing submarine to examine its tactics while using MK 37 torpedoes.
As tactical situations vary greatly the MK 37 has been designed to allow the firing submarine to select a wide range of search characteristics and, in some cases, to guide the weapon to its target.
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- Totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive devise, not available for export.
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