Torpedo Pesado Nacional
| Torpedo Pesado Nacional — TPNer | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavyweight antisubmarine torpedo[1] |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2015 (under development)[1] |
| Manufacturer | Mectron |
| Specifications | |
| Diameter | 533 mm |
| Engine | Two-speed, reciprocating external combustion[1] |
Guidance system | Active or passive/active acoustic homing[1] |
Torpedo Pesado Nacional (English: National Heavyweight Torpedo) TPNer also known as TP-1, is a Brazilian heavyweight anti-submarine warfare torpedo under development by the Brazilian defense company Mectron S.A. and the Brazilian Navy.[1]
Development
The project of the first Brazilian national torpedo was conceived in 2015 by Mectron, a subsidiary of the Brazilian conglomerate Novonor, together with the anti-ship missile Mansup AV-RE40, aiming to meet the strategic needs of the Brazilian Armed Forces modernization program.[2][3] The Navy intends to use the TPNer as the armament of the Scorpéne-class SSKs and Álvaro Alberto-class SSNs.[4]
See also
- List of torpedoes
- F21 Artemis a French heavyweight torpedo
- Mark 48 an American heavyweight torpedo
- Stingray a British lightweight torpedo
References
- ^ a b c d e "MECTRON - Avança o Desenvolvimento do Torpedo Brasileiro". Defesanet (in Portuguese). 9 November 2015.
- ^ "Brazilian Navy - Marinha do Brasil - Modernization". GlobalSecurity.org. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ "Ministério da Defesa coloca o Projeto do Torpedo Pesado Nacional como Produto Estratégico de Defesa". Defesa Aerea e Naval (in Portuguese). 30 November 2014.
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