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At a glance
Sting Ray (torpedo)larger figure on 0 of 3
Torped 45larger figure on 3 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source45 kn (83 km/h)[source]
Maximum; Maximum firing range
Single source8 to 11 km (8,700 to 12,000 yd)[source]
Warhead weight
Single source45 kg (99 lb)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | Sting Ray (torpedo) | Torped 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Lightweight ASW torpedo[source] | Lightweight ASW torpedo[source] |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom[source] | Sweden[source] |
| In service | 1982–present[source] | 1995–today[source] |
| Used by | Royal Navy Royal Norwegian Navy Royal Thai Navy Romanian Navy[source] | Swedish Navy Pakistan Navy Finnish Navy[source] |
| Designed | 1969–80[source] | 1995[source] |
| Manufacturer | GEC-Marconi (Marconi Space and Defence Systems - MSDS), then Marconi Underwater Systems Ltd (MUSL) then BAE Systems Underwater Systems (part of BAE Systems Integrated System Technologies )[source] | Saab Dynamics[source] |
| Warhead | Torpex[source] | — |
| Engine | Electrical pump-jet Magnesium/silver-chloride batteries[source] | Electric DC motor with gearbox[source] |
| Guidance system | Active and passive sonar[source] | Hydro-acoustic homing combined with wire guidance and on-board computer[source] |
| Launch platform | Frigates, destroyers, helicopters, Nimrod and P-8 Poseidon aircraft[source] | Stationary, surface vessels, submarines and helicopters[source] |
| Variants | — | Mod 1[source] |
| Reported operators | — |
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