A244-S
Italian lightweight torpedo / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The A244-s is an Italian lightweight, fire-and-forget torpedo employed for anti-submarine warfare. It can be launched from surface vessels or aircraft and locates the target using an acoustic seeker.
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A244-S Torpedo | |
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Type | Lightweight ASW torpedo |
Place of origin | Italy |
Service history | |
In service | 1982 |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Leonardo |
Specifications | |
Mass | 254 kg (560 lb) |
Length | 2.75 m (9.0 ft) |
Diameter | 324 mm (12.8 in) |
Effective firing range | 13.5 km (7.3 nmi) |
Maximum firing range | 6 km for Mod. 1, 13.5 km for Mod. 3 |
Warhead | high explosive STANAG 4439 and MURAT-2 compliant |
Warhead weight | 45 kg (99 lb) |
Detonation mechanism | various |
Engine | contra-rotating direct-drive brushless electric motor |
Propellant | AgCl-Mg battery |
Maximum depth | 600 m |
Maximum speed | 30/39 kn [16/20 m/s] |
Guidance system | active / passive acoustic homing |
Steering system | CIACIO-S seeker |
Launch platform | Vessel / aircraft / helicopter |
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