Saab makes the first delivery of a new lightweight torpedo to Sweden
Saab has made the first delivery of its latest lightweight torpedo system, “Torped 47”, to the Defense Materiel Works.
Intended as the primary weapon system for Swedish submarines and Visby corvettes, the torpedo can now be integrated into helicopters.
After delivery, the Torpedo 47 is expected to undergo a final evaluation to verify that it meets the requirements set by the Royal Navy.
“The first delivery of our new lightweight torpedo marks an important milestone for the development project, which is one of our largest ever within our Underwater Systems business unit,” said Saab Dynamics Head. Görgen Johansson said.
“Now begins the process of commissioning and replacing Sweden’s existing lightweight torpedo with the new one, where Saab ensures that Sweden has a state-of-the-art lightweight torpedo at the forefront of technology.”
Saab’s lightweight torpedo in Sweden and Finland
Saab and Stockholm signed the contract for the light torpedo systems in 2016.
2020, the Defense Materiel Administration and the Armed Forces carried out shooting tests in live broadcast for the torpedo on board a surface ship and submarine at Karlskrona.
Alongside Sweden, also Finland selected the torpedoes for the Finnish Navy’s Hamina-class missile attack craft.
The Torpedo 47
The Torpedo 47’s design is tailored for use in the Baltic Sea, a shallow water environment, and a complex seabed and topography, according to Saab.
It has a speed of 40 knots (74 kilometers/40 miles per hour) and can travel up to 300 meters (984 feet) underwater.
The torpedo is powered by Pumpjet propulsion and a lithium-based rechargeable battery. It is controlled by digital hydroacoustic homing with an onboard computer.