| F21 torpedo | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavyweight dual-purpose ASW and ASuW torpedo |
| Place of origin | France |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2018-present |
| Used by | French Navy Brazilian Navy Indian Navy (planned) |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Naval Group Thales Atlas Elektronik |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,550 kg (3,420 lb) |
| Length | 6.0 m (19.7 ft) |
| Diameter | 533 mm (21.0 in) |
| Effective firing range | >50 km (31 mi; 27 nmi) |
| Warhead weight | 200 kg (440 lb) |
Detonation mechanism | proximity fuze |
| Engine | Electric |
| Maximum depth | up to 600 m (2,000 ft) |
| Maximum speed | 50 kn (58 mph; 93 km/h) |
Guidance system | Wire-guided, acoustic homing |
Launch platform | submarine |
The F21 is a heavy-weight torpedo developed by DCNS for the French Navy to replace the F17 torpedo.
It is designed to neutralize enemy ships and submarines and capable of operating in deep waters and near coastal areas with high levels of noise and dense shipping.[1][2][3]
It is planned to gradually equip all French submarines, starting in 2018. The contract includes the development and delivery of about one hundred F21 torpedoes and their integration into French submarines. [2][4] Naval Group delivered a batch of six torpedoes to the French Navy in November 2019. It has also been selected for the Brazilian Navy with the first batch handed over in January 2020.