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TYPE | Research & Development |
COUNTRY | Taiwan |
PROJECT | NCSIST Dragonstrike ASW Torpedo |
PROJECT COST | 20,000,000.00 |
COMPLETION DATE | 17/02/2019 |
PROJECT INFORMATION | The Dragonstrike lightweight anti-submarine torpedo, natively designed by Taiwan based National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), is designed to secure littoral supremacy. Dragonstrike Lightweight Torpedo or (DLWT) incorporates a fully digital homing system, offers fire-and-forget and wire-guided operation, and adapts to difficult hydro acoustic conditions. General Specifications: Length: 2.50 mm Weight: 300 kg Diameter: 300 mm Speed: > 40 kn (74.1 km/h) Depth: 1000 m Homing system: Active/Passive, Fully Digital Sonar Proximity fuse: Multi-beam Sonar Propulsion: Pumpjet (ducted rotor/stator) Energy: lithium-based rechargeable battery Warhead: IM compliant, omnidirectional, PBX Communication: galvanic wire/optic fiber Torpedo Launch Platform: Frigate, Destroyer |
PRIVATE / ENCRYPTED | Yes |