control and autonomous modes) at a range of up to 25 km and at depths of up to 450 m.The torpedo can be used in ocean conditions with seawater salinity of 30-35 % and a temperature of 0 to 25 °C. The TE-2 torpedo versions vary depending on the type of data entry on the carrier’s torpedo tube (mechanical type – TE-2-1, electrical – TE-2-2). This torpedo is distinguished by a powerful power plant, an automated builtin testing system, a long life and low operating costs. Its homing system is capable of operating in a difficult countermeasures environment. The RPK-8E ASW rocket system, designed to protect surface ships against
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533mm torpedo tubes. Moreover, several variants have been developed for both Russian standard and NATO torpedo tubes.The compatibility between the torpedo’s onboard systems and the carrier’s foreign-made systems is achieved through project-specific system software customization. As the UGTS torpedo has a modular design, it can be modified to meet requirements stemming from employment specifics.This applies to all torpedo components – from reprogramming the baseline model electronics to replacing the engine and/or tank compartment. Several warheads have been developed for the UGTS, differing in explosive composition and weight. The torpedo is equipped with a lownoise propulsion unit, which is directly
connected to the engine without a reduction gear unit and accelerates it to 50 knots in speed mode 1 and 35 knots in speed mode 2. Its hydrodynamic scheme features twin control surfaces, which are extended beyond the caliber of the torpedo once it leaves the torpedo tube. UGST’s electronics module, comprising homing, remote control and other systems, operates on the principle of a single reprogrammable compute kernel that combines the information parts of the on-board systems into a single information space using integrated control system technology. Another Russian-made torpedo is the TE-2 versatile torpedo, which can also be adapted to NATO standard torpedo tubes. The TE-2 is designed to destroy enemy submarines and stationary targets from on board surface ships (in autonomous mode) and from submarines (in remote
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submarines, engage torpedoes attacking the ship and destroy underwater saboteurs, also has great potential in the global arms market. The RPK-8E includes, inter alia, the 12barrelled RBU-6000 rocket launcher, 212mm 90R ASW rockets with gravitational homing underwater projectiles, upgraded MG-94ME sonar countermeasures projectiles to protect the ship from active/passive homing torpedoes. The MG-94ME projectile is equipped with a separable drifting sonar countermeasures module, which either jams the required frequency bands or operates in simulation emission mode. Firing range of ASW rockets and MG94ME projectiles is 600 to 4300 m All the above systems have been developed around weapon models that are in service with the Russian Navy and many other navies and have proven themselves during numerous tests and exercises. Certainly, countering modern submarines requires a package approach, however really deadly and reliable weapons are needed to deliver a decisive strike. It is for this reason that Russian antisubmarine torpedoes and missiles are in strong demand on the international market.