Mark 57 Mod 1 Mobile Submarine Simulator (MOSS)
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Mark 57 Mod 1 Mobile Submarine Simulator (MOSS)
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Own a historically significant and rare piece of U.S. Navy submarine warfare technology with this Mark 57 Mod 1 Mobile Submarine Simulator (MOSS), complete with its original storage container. The MOSS is in good condition, though the glass in the nose is broken, making it an authentic and well-preserved artifact of Cold War naval tactics.
Historical Significance
The Mark 57 Mod 1 Mobile Submarine Simulator (MOSS) was a pioneering electronic decoy system developed during the Cold War to deceive enemy sonar operators and torpedoes. Launched from a submarine’s torpedo tube, the MOSS was programmed to mimic the acoustic signature of a real submarine, effectively confusing enemy detection systems and diverting torpedoes away from the actual vessel.
This system was deployed on U.S. Navy attack submarines (SSNs) and ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) throughout the 1970s and 1980s, offering a strategic advantage in underwater stealth operations. By creating a false submarine contact, the MOSS allowed U.S. subs to evade detection, counter enemy torpedo attacks, and execute evasive maneuvers while maintaining operational secrecy.
Key Features:
- Authentic U.S. Navy Mark 57 Mod 1 Mobile Submarine Simulator – Completely inert and safe for display
- Original Storage Container Included – Enhances historical and collector value
- Cold War-Era Electronic Decoy – Designed to mimic the acoustic signature of a submarine
- Launched from Submarine Torpedo Tubes – Used for deception and anti-detection warfare
- Good Condition – Glass in the nose is broken but retains historical integrity
- Used in U.S. Navy Submarine Operations – Essential countermeasure for Cold War stealth tactics
- Rare Piece of Naval Warfare Technology – Ideal for collectors, museums, and military history displays
Why This Collectible Stands Out
This Mark 57 Mod 1 Mobile Submarine Simulator (MOSS) is an extremely rare and unique artifact, showcasing the evolution of U.S. Navy anti-submarine warfare technology. Whether displayed in a museum, military collection, or historical exhibit, this piece represents a crucial element of Cold War submarine defense strategy.
Unlike standard naval collectibles, this authentic submarine decoy system provides a firsthand look into Cold War-era stealth tactics, making it a must-have for serious collectors, naval historians, and military enthusiasts.
Approx length 127", Approx width 10", Approx height 10", Approx weight 334lbs.
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