MIL-T-18404 Standard Test for Torpedoes, Environmental Requirements

EUROLAB laboratory provides testing and compliance services within the scope of MIL-T-18404 standard. This specification covers general environmental requirements for the design, development, evaluation and laboratory testing of torpedoes.

This specification sets the environmental limits within which torpedoes, associated components and associated equipment must operate satisfactorily and reliably. Detailed performance and testing requirements for a particular torpedo, specific components or related equipment will be as defined in the detailed specifications.

A torpedo is an explosive underwater weapon with a propeller and rudder that is sent under or over water. Generally, torpedoes are sent from warships or submarines to a specific target.

As torpedoes are underwater weapons, they are exposed to high humidity conditions. This allows fungus and mold to form on it. Exposure of torpedoes and torpedo equipment to fungal contamination causes loss of function. Therefore, it was necessary to develop a standard for torpedoes and environmental requirements and to carry out tests within this standard.

Tropical environmental conditions tests are performed to determine whether fungi (fungus and mold) are formed in the torpedo and glove box equipment. These tests should be done frequently to rule out the risk of fungus. More than 110 thousand mushroom species have been identified in the world in researches carried out to date. Moreover, this number is increasing.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with MIL-T-18404 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.