K745 Blue Shark
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The K745 Blue Shark (Korean: Script error: No such module "Lang".; RR: Script error: No such module "lang".Script error: No such module "Category handler".) is a lightweight anti-submarine torpedo developed for the Republic of Korea Navy in 2004.[1]
Development
The Blue Shark torpedo can be deployed from surface ships, ASW helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft. Production cost for each torpedo is at about ₩ 1,000,000,000.[2]
Blue Shark torpedoes are fitted to the Incheon class frigate (FFX).[3] It is exported to the Philippines as part of the acquisition process for the Jose Rizal-class Frigates.[4]
Variants
An improved variant, the lightweight torpedo-2 is being developed by LIG Nex1. New capabilities include longer range and lesser vulnerability to decoys.[5] The research and development program is expected to be complete in 2029.[6]
Operators
- File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines: Philippine Navy[7]
- File:Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea: Republic of Korea Navy
See also
Weapons of comparable role, performance and era
- APR-3E torpedo - Russian equivalent
- Mark 54 Lightweight Torpedo - US Navy's equivalent
- A244-S - Italian equivalent
- MU90 Impact - French/Italian equivalent
- Sting Ray (torpedo) - British equivalent
- TAL Shyena - Indian equivalent
- Yu-7 torpedo - Chinese equivalent
- Type 97 light weight torpedo (G-RX4) - Japanese equivalent
References
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