SST torpedo
| SST torpedo | |
|---|---|
| Type | Torpedo |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1972-Present |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Atlas Elektronik |
| Variants | SST-3, SST-4 |
| Specifications | |
| Diameter | 533 mm |
The SST family is a series of German torpedoes.
SST-3 Seal
The SST-3 entered into service in 1972.
SST-4 Seal
The SST-4 entered into service in 1980. The SST-4 is nearly identical to the SST-3 with the addition of passive homing.[1]
Service history
The SST was employed by the Argentine Navy during the Falklands War.[2]
In 2018 the Turkish navy destroyed a target ship with a SST-4 Mod 0 fired from the TCG Yildiray.[citation needed]
In 2020 the Hellenic Navy destroyed a target ship with a SST-4, fired from the Υ/Β ΠΙΠΙΝΟΣ 214 HN (S121).[3]
Users
See also
References
- ^ Branfill-Cook, Roger (Aug 27, 2014). Torpedo: The Complete History of the World's Most Revolutionary Naval Weapon. Seaforth Publishing.
- ^ Roblin, Sebastien. "How the Falklands War (Thanks to a Stealthy Submarine) Could Have Gone Very Differently". nationalinterest.org. The National Interest. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "Freighter sunk by Greek Navy, warning to Turkey". www.fleetmon.com. fleetmon tracking the seven seas. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
- ^ L Valmas, Theodore. "Hellenic Navy torpedo, helicopter programmes move ahead". janes.com. Janes. Retrieved 29 May 2019.