Torped 45

It is controlled using wire guidance and has a hydro-acoustic homing system for the final phase. The torpedo has features that are unique for lightweight torpedoes. • It combines wire guidance and homing control • It can be launched from submarines, surface vessels, and helicopters • It can be wire-guided from a flying or hovering helicopter (no parachute necessary) • Its warhead has a main charge large enough to take out any conventional submarine or seriously damage light surface vessels In exercise torpedo launches, the warhead is replaced by an exercise head carrying identical homing equipment. Instead of explosives, the exercise head has a tape recorder for logging a number of torpedo functions, communication with fire-control and hit indications. After each run, the recordings are analysed and torpedo and fire-control functions are checked. The Torped 45 is set to be replaced by the newer Torped 47 in Swedish Service fully 2024.

• Name — Torped 45 • Origin — Sweden • Type — Lightweight ASW torpedo • Is Ranged — yes • Is Explosive — yes • Is Missile — yes • Is Uk — no • Service — 1995–today • Used By — Swedish Navy Pakistan Navy Finnish Navy • Manufacturer — Saab Dynamics • Design Date — 1995 • Variants — Mod 1 • Weight — 320 kg • Length — 2,850 mm • Diameter — 400 mm • Engine — Electric DC motor with gearbox • Guidance — Hydro-acoustic homing combined with wire guidance and on-board computer • Launch Platform — Stationary, surface vessels, submarines and helicopters

• Finland • Pakistan • Sweden: Tp 45