DTCN F17 torpedo
The DTCN F17 was a wire-guided anti-surface ship torpedo originally produced in 1971. France, Spain, and Saudi Arabia were its primary users. A control panel above the launch platform allowed for instantaneous switching between two modes, wire-guided or autonomous passive homing.
DTCN F17 torpedo
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- DTCN F17
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- torpedo
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- France
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The DTCN F17 was a wire-guided anti-surface ship torpedo originally produced in 1971. France, Spain, and Saudi Arabia were its primary users. A control panel above the launch platform allowed for instantaneous switching between two modes, wire-guided or autonomous passive homing.
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• Is Missile — yes • Is Explosive — yes • Name — DTCN F17 • Origin — France • Type — Heavyweight ASuW torpedo • Manufacturer — Direction Technique des Constructions Navales • Engine — Electric, silver-zinc oxide batteries • Weight — 1410 kg • Length — 5.9m (19.4ft) • Diameter — 550 mm (21.65 in) • Speed — 35 kn • Max Range — 18 km • Filling — HE: 250kg (551 lbs) • Guidance — wire-guided and passive terminal homing • Launch Platform — ships, submarines
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- Encyclopédie des armes. Atlas. 9. 1986.
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