DM2A4

Torpedoes

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Basic Information

Name

DM2A4

Designation

DM2A4

Alternate Designation

SeaHake, Seehecht

Equipment Type

Torpedoes

Manufacturer

Rheinmetall Defence

Date of Introduction

2004

Description

The DM2 A4 torpedo is the successor of proven DM2 A3 torpedo being developed by STA ATLAS Elektronik. It will feature electrical propulsion system and a fiber optic cable for torpedo guidance. The DM2 A4 torpedo service life will be about 30 years. It will be easily upgradeable, cost-effective, and highly reliable while offering improved performance over DM2 A3 torpedoes, and advanced modular design. The DM2 A4 torpedo can accommodate and Underwater Unmanned Vehicle (UUV) removing the homing head, warhead, and 3 sub-batteries sections. The new torpedo has been ordered by the German Navy for their U212-class (U31) submarines and the Hellenic Navy is considering to purchase the DM2 A4 for their 3 U214-class submarines with UUVs integration anticipated.

Naval & Littoral Specifications

Max Speed 50.0 knots

Overview (Deagel)

Group Torpedoes

Status Active

Also Known As SeaHake, Seehecht

Origin Germany

Contractor Rheinmetall Defence

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2004

Total Production ?

Specifications (Deagel)

Dimensions — Diameter 533 millimeter

Dimensions — Length 6.6 meter

Mass — Warhead 260 kilogram

Mass — Weight 1,530 kilogram

Performance — Max Range 50 kilometer

Speed — Top Speed 50 knot

Time — Service Life 30 year

Details

Country of Origin Germany

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001048

Classification

Domain

Naval & Littoral

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

6.6 m

Width

—

Height

—

Weight

—

Operators (17)

Germany

Israel

South Korea

India

Pakistan

South Africa

Spain

Argentina

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Greece

Indonesia

Norway

Peru

United Arab Emirates

Venezuela

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