''An early predecessor of the next-generation anti-submarine guided torpedo that is used by modern surface combatants as an ASW weapon.<br>This is an extremely early model acoustic homing ASW torpedo developed by the US as a next-generation ASW weapon to replace the depth charge.<br>After this, it would undergo many improvements over the years and continue to evolve. | ''An early predecessor of the next-generation anti-submarine guided torpedo that is used by modern surface combatants as an ASW weapon.<br>This is an extremely early model acoustic homing ASW torpedo developed by the US as a next-generation ASW weapon to replace the depth charge.<br>After this, it would undergo many improvements over the years and continue to evolve. |