Torped 613

Torped 613 is a heavyweight torpedo still in use by the Swedish Navy. It is wire-guided and has a passive sonar sensor, which sends back information through the wire. The torpedo was developed in the 1970s as a cooperation project between Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Testing was done during the period 1981-1983.

Torped 613
TypeHeavyweight torpedo
Place of originSweden
Service history
In service1983–present (Torped 613)
Used bySweden, Norway, Denmark
Production history
ManufacturerFörenade fabriksverken (FFV)
Specifications
MassC.a 1800 kg
Length7 m
Width533 mm
Diameter533 mm

Effective firing range20 km
Warheadhigh explosive
Warhead weight300 kg
Detonation
mechanism
proximity fuze

Enginepiston engine
PropellantAlcohol and Hydrogen peroxide
Guidance
system
Wire guided and controlled homing
Launch
platform
submarine

Like the older Swedish version Torped 61 introduced in the mid-1960s, it is driven by alcohol and hydrogen peroxide, which gives long range and a minimum exhaust trail.

The torpedo is planned to be replaced by the more modern Torped 62.

References

  • Klintebo, Roderick (2004). Det svenska ubåtsvapnet, 1904-2004. Forum navales skriftserie, 9 (in Swedish). Stockholm: Literatim. ISBN 978-91-973075-3-6. OCLC 71502578.
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