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SST torpedolarger figure on 2 of 2
Torped 45larger figure on 0 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Configuration
| Specification | SST torpedo | Torped 45 |
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| Type | Heavyweight dual-purpose ASW and ASuW torpedo[source] | Lightweight ASW torpedo[source] |
| Place of origin | Germany[source] | Sweden[source] |
| In service | 1972-Present[source] | 1995–today[source] |
| Manufacturer | Atlas Elektronik[source] | Saab Dynamics |
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source37 knots (69 km/h)[source]
Maximum; Maximum firing range
Single source37 kilometres (20 nmi)[source]
Warhead weight
Single source260 kilograms (570 lb)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Variants | SST-3, SST-4[source] | Mod 1[source] |
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| Detonation mechanism | Contact or proximity detonation[source] | — |
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| Engine | Electrical batteries[source] | Electric DC motor with gearbox[source] |
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| Guidance system | wire-guided with active/passive acoustic homing sonar[source] | Hydro-acoustic homing combined with wire guidance and on-board computer[source] |
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| Used by | — | Swedish Navy Pakistan Navy Finnish Navy[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1995[source] |
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| Launch platform | — | Stationary, surface vessels, submarines and helicopters[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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