Saturday, September 06, 2008

BlackShark

Also Known As: IF21

Origin:France, Italy

Contractor/s: DCNS, Finmeccanica

Description: The BlackShark, also known as IF21, is a heavyweight torpedo developed by DCN and Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei (WASS). It will feature an electric-propulsion system, silent 50 knots top speed, and a range of 50 km. Low life cycle costs and user-friendly logistic support will also be provided for this torpedo.

Active/Passive acoustic homing head, multi-target capability and an counter-countermeasures system are the main characteristics of this advanced, long range torpedo. These features make BlackShark a serius contender in the long range torpedo market.

In addition to the French Navy and the Italian Navy, the Navy of Chile has purchased BlackShark torpedoes to equip two Scorpene submarines due to enter service in 2005 and 2007. O'Higgins, the first Scorpene ordered by Chile, launched the first BlackShark torpedo on November 20, 2004, while submerged.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 533 mm

Performance: Max Range 50,000 m (164,042 ft), Top Speed 26 mps (50 kt)

Applications
F17 replacement, Scorpene Basic BlackShark - Contracts, Orders & Sales
BlackShark; items: 9; transferred from Italy to Chile in 2006
Items: 9

News
DCNS and WASS to Develop French Navy's F17 Heavyweight Torpedo Replacement

O'Higgins Launches Two Torpedoes While Submerged

Operators

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Chile

France

Italy

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2008

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