Black Shark | |
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Type | Heavyweight dual-purpose ASW and ASuW torpedo |
Place of origin | Italy |
Service history | |
In service | 2004–present |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Leonardo |
Specifications | |
Length | 6.3 m (21 ft) |
Diameter | 533 mm (21.0 in) |
Effective firing range | 50 km (27 nmi) |
Warhead | High explosive STANAG 4439 and MURAT-2 compliant |
Warhead weight | ~350 kg |
Detonation mechanism | Various |
Engine | Contra-rotating direct-drive brushless motor |
Propellant | Al-AgO battery |
Maximum speed | 50 knots (93 km/h) (unclassified) |
Launch platform | Submarine |
The Black Shark is a heavyweight torpedo developed by WASS of Italy.