Sunday, September 07, 2008

TEST-71

TEST-71M-NK

Also Known As: TEST-71ME (only for submarines)

Origin:Russia

Description: The TEST-71M is an autonomous and remotely controlled torpedo designed to engage either surface ships and submerged submarines. Sealed into a nitrogen filled container and featuring and electric propulsion system can be launched from both ships (TEST-71M-NK) and submarines (TEST-71M and TEST-71M-NK). Both torpedoes feature proximity (electromagnetic and/or acoustic) fuzes and two impact fuzes. Its electric propulsion system provides a maximum range of 20,000 meters and two speed modes to minimize interferences with the launcher ship's sonar system. The TEST-71M's homing head has a maximum detection range of 1,000 meters compared to 1,500 meters in the improved TEST-71M-NK torpedo. The TEST-71M-NK/TEST-71ME-NK torpedo has been selected as the replacement for 53-65SK torpedoes onboard Project 877EKM submarines.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 534.40 mm, Length 7.9 m

Weights: Explosive Weight 205 kg (452 lb), Weight 1,820 kg (4,012 lb)

Performance: Cruise Speed 26 kt (48 kph), Max Detection Range 1,500 m (4,921 ft), Max Range 20,000 m (65,617 ft), Top Speed 40 kt (74 kph)

Applications
Project 636, Project 877 Operators

see operators map

China

India

Russia

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2008

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