The new universal small-sized UMT torpedo is capable of destroying underwater drones, Tactical Missiles Corporation, which includes the Naval Underwater Weapons concern Gidropribor, which developed it, said.
The new Russian torpedo can be used in all regions of the World Ocean, from helicopters to airplanes and unmanned aerial vehicles. The main purpose of the UMT is the fight against uninhabited underwater vehicles, but it can hit both surface ships and submarines.
The caliber of the torpedo is 220 millimeters, its weight is about 100 kilograms, and its length is two meters. The company states that despite its small size and weight, the torpedo has considerable power and optimum range and speed. Its range reaches seven kilometers, speed – 27 knots, explosive mass – 35 kilograms.
The developers emphasize that the UMT, which was introduced for the first time at the XI International Maritime Defense Exhibition this year, is equipped with modern equipment and processors. Provides torpedo aiming and non-contact detonation of the warhead in offline mode.
Source: Ferra
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