I'm currently working on reassembling a box of parts to make a dummy CAPTOR mine for a Museum display. I located my request here, since the version I have to work with is the air-dropped configuration as shown in the photos. I'm looking for information regarding the attachment mechanism for the parachute pack, which is the section shown with fins. Any closeup photos of the clamps that hold the parapack on, or exploded diagrams would help immensely
The MK-60 CAPTOR (Encapsulated Torpedo) mine can be dropped from aircraft, fired out of a normal 21 inch torpedo tube, or dropped over the side of a ship. It sinks to the bottom up to 3000 ft. in depth, and waits to hear the sounds of the target that it is programmed to sink. When it detects a target, it fires a MK-46 torpedo at the target.
When deployed by aircraft, the parachute cover is ejected when the arming wire is pulled as it leaves the bomb rack. Once it hits the water, the parachute section is ejected, as the outer door where the torpedo leaves the mine, is under the parapack. So, I'm looking for the details of the mechanism that hold the parapack over the outer door.
Thanks in advance for any help.
John
The MK-60 CAPTOR (Encapsulated Torpedo) mine can be dropped from aircraft, fired out of a normal 21 inch torpedo tube, or dropped over the side of a ship. It sinks to the bottom up to 3000 ft. in depth, and waits to hear the sounds of the target that it is programmed to sink. When it detects a target, it fires a MK-46 torpedo at the target.
When deployed by aircraft, the parachute cover is ejected when the arming wire is pulled as it leaves the bomb rack. Once it hits the water, the parachute section is ejected, as the outer door where the torpedo leaves the mine, is under the parapack. So, I'm looking for the details of the mechanism that hold the parapack over the outer door.
Thanks in advance for any help.
John