The Mark 54 Lightweight Hybrid Torpedo (LHT) is an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo used by the Royal Australian Navy. It is air-dropped by the Navy's MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters as well as the RAAF’s P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft.
| Function | Lightweight torpedo |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Systems |
| Designed | 1999 |
| Guidance | Active or passive/active acoustic homing |
| Power plant | Reciprocating external combustion (Otto II liquid fuel) |
| Weight | 276 kilograms |
| Diameter | 324 mm |
| Length | 2.72 metres |
| Speed | 74.1 kilometres per hour |
Function
Torpedoes