BlackShark

Torpedoes

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Basic Information

Name

BlackShark

Designation

BlackShark

Alternate Designation

IF21

Equipment Type

Torpedoes

Manufacturer

WASS, Naval Group

Date of Introduction

2004

Description

The BlackShark, also known as IF21, is a heavyweight torpedo developed by Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei (WASS) and marketed along with DCNS. It features an extremely quiet 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.

Naval & Littoral Specifications

Max Speed 50.0 knots

Overview (Deagel)

Group Torpedoes

Status Active

Also Known As IF21

Origin Italy

Contractors WASS*, Naval Group

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2004

Total Production ?

Specifications (Deagel)

Dimensions — Diameter 533 millimeter

Dimensions — Length 6.3 meter

Performance — Max Range 50,000 meter

Speed — Top Speed 50 knot

Variants

Variant 1 BlackShark

Variant 2 Black Shark Advanced

Details

Country of Origin Italy

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001045

Classification

Domain

Naval & Littoral

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

6.3 m

Width

—

Height

—

Weight

—

Operators (8)

France

Italy

India

Chile

Indonesia

Malaysia

Portugal

Singapore

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