Type 89 torpedo
| Type 89 torpedo | |
|---|---|
| General Information | |
| Country of origin: | Japan |
| Technical specifications | |
| Diameter: | 533 millimeters |
| Speed: | 55-70 knots |
| Range: | 27 NM at 40 knots |
| Furnishing | |
| Warhead: | 267 kg |
| Target location: | no |
| Lists on the subject | |
The Torpedo Type 89 is a Japanese torpedo that was developed in the 1980s and introduced into the Marine Self-Defense Forces in the 1990s . He is currently used by the submarines of the Harushio , the Oyashio and the Sōryū class . The Yūshio-class submarines, which were decommissioned between 1999 and 2006, were also equipped with the Type 89 .
The Type 89 is a wire-guided heavyweight torpedo that is equipped with passive and active sonar . Its performance corresponds to that of the American Mk. 48 ADCAP . The manufacturer is Mitsubishi Heavy Industries .
literature
- Jane's Underwater Warfare Systems 2006-2007.