Sunday, September 07, 2008

Type 97

Origin:Japan

Contractor/s: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Description: The Type 97 is an air-launched lightweight torpedo developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Japan developed the Type 97 torpedo as the replacement for the Mark 46 torpedo. This weapon has been provided to the SH-60K anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter.

Operators

Japan

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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