MK-9 Model 4 depth charge

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The Mk 9 depth charge was a United States Navy weapon introduced in 1943 during World War II, featuring a streamlined, teardrop shape for faster sinking speeds and greater stability. It contained a 200-pound (91 kg) Torpex explosive charge, could be set to detonate at various depths up to 600 feet, and was often launched from K-guns or roller racks—both common on US Navy destroyers of the era. The model depicted here represents version 4 of this anti-submarine depth charge. The one presented in this context operated with a Mk 12 Mod B pistol, used to initiate the detonation sequence, and a Mk 6 Mod 1 booster extender, which amplified the explosive force and ensured reliable depth detonation. This model was constructed using publicly available information, photographs, and images sourced from the internet. As such, its geometry and detailing do not adhere to precise engineering standards. It represents a personal artistic interpretation rather than a technically accurate reproduction.