The MK-104 is towed in tandem with which device?

The MK-104 is towed in tandem with which device?

• A. MK-105 behind a boat
• B. MK-105 behind a submarine
• C. MK-105 behind a helicopter
• D. MK-105 behind a buoy

Answer: (C)

In airborne mine countermeasures, tow gear is designed to be deployed and managed from an air platform. The MK-104 is built to be towed in tandem with another device from a helicopter, which provides the lift, reach, and maneuverability needed to search and sweep for mines from above while keeping the tow geometry controlled. Towing from a surface vessel, submarine, or fixed buoy would not offer the same airborne deployment capability or the rapid, flexible positioning required for effective MCM operations. That’s why the combination with a helicopter is the best fit.

In airborne mine countermeasures, tow gear is designed to be deployed and managed from an air platform. The MK-104 is built to be towed in tandem with another device from a helicopter, which provides the lift, reach, and maneuverability needed to search and sweep for mines from above while keeping the tow geometry controlled. Towing from a surface vessel, submarine, or fixed buoy would not offer the same airborne deployment capability or the rapid, flexible positioning required for effective MCM operations. That’s why the combination with a helicopter is the best fit.