The BLACK-SHARK is a new generation, powerful, long-range, fully stealth, wire-guided and self-homing heavyweight torpedo (21in diameter).Īdvanced acoustic head for modern torpedoes It is meant to counter the threat posed by any type of surface or underwater target for the next 20 years. The BLACK-SHARK advanced heavyweight torpedo is a multi-purpose weapon designed to be launched from submarines or surface vessels. The propulsion system is based on a non-toxic and extremely safe seawater battery with a D-C contra-rotating motor, which directly drives the propeller shafts.ĭual-purpose wire-guided heavyweight torpedo The Advanced Digital Signal Processor, introduced in the latest Mod 3 upgrade, is capable of classifying and tracking several targets simultaneously, allowing a clear discrimination between the target and countermeasures. The guidance and control system is based on modern microprocessor technology. The omni-directional type of warhead is designed to maximise the lethal effect of the torpedo. The Acoustic Seeker, with preformed multiple transmission and reception beams and multi-frequency operating capability, ensures high performance in very shallow waters and very long engagement distances. High-performance torpedo for shallow waters The A244/S Mod 3 torpedo can be launched from any surface platform or aircraft. The acoustic performance of the A244/S in very shallow waters is now supported by an advanced digital signal processor module, to counter the latest and more sophisticated torpedo countermeasures. The introduction of an electronic controller allows a variable-speed propulsion with further advantages in terms of endurance and hitting probability. The A244/S Mod 3 lightweight torpedo (commercialised by EuroTorp) represents the latest upgrade of the worldwide-proven A244/S, a LWT in service with more than 15 navies, designed to counter the threat posed by modern conventional submarines.Ī new and more powerful propulsion battery, with an increased number of cells, ensures a 50% increase in the endurance of the weapon. Lightweight torpedo for the naval industry
The company, which mostly employs high degree-qualified engineers, with offices and premises in Livorno, Genova, Napoli and La Spezia, is fully responsible for the design, development, production, integration and customer delivery of its impressive product range, which implements the best of future technologies. Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei (WASS), named after the inventor of the ‘Torpedo’, Robert Whitehead, has been part of Finmeccanica since 1995.
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