Main weapon of the Manthatisi-class diesel-electric submarine of the SA Navy.
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Type: |
533mm (21 inch) diameter submarine torpedo. |
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Country of origin: |
Germany. |
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First deployed: |
Not known, SA Navy 2006. |
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Delivered to the SAN: |
2006 |
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Manufacturer: |
AEG |
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Numbers: |
Not known |
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Cost: |
Not known |
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System components: |
Torpedo. |
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General: |
A wire-guided weapon with active/passive onboard terminal guidance. |
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Range: |
28km @ 23knots; 12km @ 35 knots. . |
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Speed: |
35+ knots. |
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Integrates into: |
Type 209 submarine. |
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Acquisition modes: |
Designated from the boat’s combat management centre. |
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Guidance: |
Active and passive sonar, wire guided. |
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Weight: |
Not known |
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Warhead: |
250kg RDX. |
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Warhead initiation: |
Magnetic field, contact. |
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Comment: |
Main weapon of the Manthatisi-class SSK |






