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==GWS.64-1== | ==GWS.64-1== | ||
− | '''Type:''' | + | '''Type:''' Heavyweight general-purpose torpedo<br> |
'''Service designation:''' Air: AUT.64A; Surface ship/Submarine: UUT.64A<br> | '''Service designation:''' Air: AUT.64A; Surface ship/Submarine: UUT.64A<br> | ||
− | '''Dimensions:''' | + | '''Dimensions:''' Length: 6.05m; diameter: 533mm<br> |
'''Mass:''' 1737.42 kg; warhead: 305.6 kg (U2: 310 kg) shape-charged directional APHE<br> | '''Mass:''' 1737.42 kg; warhead: 305.6 kg (U2: 310 kg) shape-charged directional APHE<br> | ||
− | '''Propulsion:''' | + | '''Propulsion:''' Hydrogen ammonium perchlorate and Otto II (HAP-Otto) fueled open-cycle gas turbine driving a pump-jet propulsor<br> |
− | '''Guidance:''' | + | '''Guidance:''' Primary: fibre-optic wire-guided, active/passive sonar with laser INS and AOSAM; reacquisition and terminal: wake homing<br> |
− | '''Fuzing:''' | + | '''Fuzing:''' Hydrostatic proximity or impact<br> |
'''Range:''' ~30 km (68 kts.), 54 km (50 kts.)<br> | '''Range:''' ~30 km (68 kts.), 54 km (50 kts.)<br> | ||
− | '''Depth:''' | + | '''Depth:''' Minimum standard operating depth: >25m; maximum operating depth: 1,500m<br> |
'''Speed:''' 70 kts. maximum<br> | '''Speed:''' 70 kts. maximum<br> | ||
'''Cost:''' $2.5 million | '''Cost:''' $2.5 million | ||
==GWS.64-2== | ==GWS.64-2== | ||
− | '''Function:''' | + | '''Function:''' Heavyweight general-purpose torpedo<br> |
'''Service designation:''' Air: AUT.64B; Surface ship/Submarine: UUT.64B<br> | '''Service designation:''' Air: AUT.64B; Surface ship/Submarine: UUT.64B<br> | ||
− | '''Dimensions:''' | + | '''Dimensions:''' Length: 6.2m; diameter: 533mm<br> |
'''Mass:''' 1848.34 kg; warhead: 310 kg shape-charged directional APHE<br> | '''Mass:''' 1848.34 kg; warhead: 310 kg shape-charged directional APHE<br> | ||
− | '''Propulsion:''' | + | '''Propulsion:''' Hydrogen ammonium perchlorate and Otto II (HAP-Otto) fueled open-cycle gas turbine driving a pump-jet propulsor<br> |
− | '''Guidance:''' | + | '''Guidance:''' Primary: fibre-optic wire-guided, active/passive sonar with laser INS and AOSAM; reacquisition and terminal: wake homing<br> |
− | '''Fuzing:''' | + | '''Fuzing:''' Hydrostatic proximity or impact<br> |
'''Range:''' 40 km (80 kts.), 67 km (50 kts.)<br> | '''Range:''' 40 km (80 kts.), 67 km (50 kts.)<br> | ||
− | '''Depth:''' | + | '''Depth:''' Minimum standard operating depth: >25m; maximum operating depth: 1,500m<br> |
'''Speed:''' 80+ kts. maximum<br> | '''Speed:''' 80+ kts. maximum<br> | ||
'''Cost:''' $2.85 million | '''Cost:''' $2.85 million | ||
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{{Isselmere-Nieland Defence Industries}} | {{Isselmere-Nieland Defence Industries}} | ||
{{Isselmere-Nieland}} | {{Isselmere-Nieland}} | ||
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Profile (n/a) | |
Mako | |
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Design details (GWS.64-2) | |
Function | Torpedo |
Manufacturer | Lyme and Martens Industries |
Design No. | LMT-2 |
GSI No. | GWS.64 |
Unit cost | $2.85 million |
Service dates | 2004-present |
Dimensions | |
Length | 6.20 m |
Diameter | 533 mm |
Mass | 1848.34 kg |
Performance | |
Propulsion | HAP-Otto gas turbine |
Speed | 80+ kts. |
Range | 67 km |
Depth | >25-1500 m |
Guidance and payload | |
Guidance Initial: Midcourse: Terminal: |
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Warhead | APHE (310 kg) |
Fuzes | Hydrostatic pressure, impact |
Launch platforms | |
Ship | 21" (533mm) torpedo tube |
Operators | |
UKIN |
The GWS.64 Mako is the primary general purpose heavyweight torpedo (HWT) in service with the Royal Isselmere-Nieland Navy for anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare. The torpedo has a body diameter of 21 inches so may be fired from most submarines.
GWS.64-1
Type: Heavyweight general-purpose torpedo
Service designation: Air: AUT.64A; Surface ship/Submarine: UUT.64A
Dimensions: Length: 6.05m; diameter: 533mm
Mass: 1737.42 kg; warhead: 305.6 kg (U2: 310 kg) shape-charged directional APHE
Propulsion: Hydrogen ammonium perchlorate and Otto II (HAP-Otto) fueled open-cycle gas turbine driving a pump-jet propulsor
Guidance: Primary: fibre-optic wire-guided, active/passive sonar with laser INS and AOSAM; reacquisition and terminal: wake homing
Fuzing: Hydrostatic proximity or impact
Range: ~30 km (68 kts.), 54 km (50 kts.)
Depth: Minimum standard operating depth: >25m; maximum operating depth: 1,500m
Speed: 70 kts. maximum
Cost: $2.5 million
GWS.64-2
Function: Heavyweight general-purpose torpedo
Service designation: Air: AUT.64B; Surface ship/Submarine: UUT.64B
Dimensions: Length: 6.2m; diameter: 533mm
Mass: 1848.34 kg; warhead: 310 kg shape-charged directional APHE
Propulsion: Hydrogen ammonium perchlorate and Otto II (HAP-Otto) fueled open-cycle gas turbine driving a pump-jet propulsor
Guidance: Primary: fibre-optic wire-guided, active/passive sonar with laser INS and AOSAM; reacquisition and terminal: wake homing
Fuzing: Hydrostatic proximity or impact
Range: 40 km (80 kts.), 67 km (50 kts.)
Depth: Minimum standard operating depth: >25m; maximum operating depth: 1,500m
Speed: 80+ kts. maximum
Cost: $2.85 million
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