The Mark 14 project stands out as one of the most significant failures in the history of new weapons development for the US Navy. From its inception, this strategic project aimed to achieve conflicting goals set by individuals with extremely different points of view. On top of that, the initiative was also implemented under the constraints of the Great Depression, and its stabilization came at the expense of the elite fleet during the hardships of wartime operations.

Unparalleled in its impact, this project of the interwar period left an indelible mark on the post-war US Navy, influencing the development of future weapon systems in the USA.