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BlackShark

Also Known As: IF21

Origin: France and Italy

Contractor/s: DCNS and 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.

Transactions: There are 1 transactions involving 9 items for BlackShark in 2006 view report

Applications:

Conventional Attack Submarines
Torpedoes

Scorpene Basic

Artemis

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:: Specifications ::

Dimensions
Diameter: 533 millimeter

Performance
Max Range: 50,000 meter

Speed
Top Speed: 25.7 mps (93 kph)

:: News ::

There are 4 news between
30 Nov 2004
and
8 Jul 2011

Command & Weapons Control Systems extensions to Italian Submarines DCNS Delivers Royal Malaysian Navy's First Scorpene Submarine DCNS and WASS to Develop French Navy's F17 Heavyweight Torpedo Replacement O'Higgins Launches Two Torpedoes While Submerged

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Operators
	Country	Items	Country	Items
	Chile	?	France	?
	Italy	?

fully confirmed operational planned retired cancelled destroyed

:: Notes & Resources ::

Last Updated:
Thursday, March 8, 2012

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FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
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