Torpedo 45 | |
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Type | Anti-submarine torpedo |
Place of origin | Kalmar Union |
Service history | |
In service | 1997 to present |
Used by | Kalmar Union, Pakistan, Baltic Federation |
Production history | |
Designer | Saab Dynamics |
Designed | 1993 |
Manufacturer | Saab Dynamics |
Produced | 1996 |
Variants | Mk.II |
Specifications | |
Weight | 320 kg. |
Length | 2850 mm. |
Diameter | 450 mm. |
Crew | 2 |
Engine | Electric DC motor with gearbox Natech fuel cell 4.2 kwh |
Guidance system |
Hydro-acoustic homing combined with wire guidance and on-board computer |
Torpedo 45 is a 400 mm torpedo intended for ASW and surface targets, providing multiple-target active/passive homing combined with wire guidance. It is designed and manufactured by Saab Dynamics.
Versatile and flexible[]
Torpedo 45 can be launched from a variety of platforms including stationary, surface vessels, submarines and helicopters.
A proud legacy[]
The Torpedo 45 is based on the experience gathered from the well proven 43-series of torpedoes.
Features[]
The Torpedo 45 is an ASW lightweight torpedo that can be used against shallow-water targets and surface vessels. It is controlled using wire guidance and has a hydro-acoustic homing system for the final phase. The torpedo has features that are unique for lightweight torpedoes.
Standard features[]
- Torpedo 45 combines wire guidance and homing control
- It can be launched from submarines, surface vessels and helicopters
- It can be wire-guided from a flying or hovering helicopter (no parachute necessary)
- Its warhead has a main charge large enough to take out any conventional submarine or seriously damage light surface vessels
Exercise launchings[]
In exercise torpedo launches, the warhead is replaced by an exercise head carrying identical homing equipment. Instead of explosives, the exercise head has a tape recorder for logging a number of torpedo functions, communication with fire-control and hit indications. After each run, the recordings are analysed and torpedo and fire-control functions are checked.
Technical specifications[]
Dimensions and weights[]
Diameter | 400 mm |
Length | 2,850 mm |
Weight, incl. battery and communication wire | 320 kg |
Propulsion system[]
- Natech fuel cell 4.2 kwh
- 3 speed thyristor battery switching unit
- Electric DC motor with gearbox
Control[]
- Preset and continuously updated targeting.
- Extensive data communication during the mn.
- Hydro-acoustic homing combined with wire guidance and on-board computer