Chung Sang Eo (Blue Shark) torpedo
Chung Sang Eo (Blue Shark) Torpedo | |
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A scale model of a Cheongsangeo (Blue Shark) lightweight torpedo | |
Type | Torpedo |
Place of origin |
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Production history | |
Designer | Korea Agency for Defense Development (ADD) |
Designed | 1995 |
Produced | 2005- |
Specifications | |
Weight | 280 kg |
Length | 2.7 m |
Width | 0.32 m |
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Operational range | 19 km |
Speed | 45+ knots (83+ km/h) |
K745 Chung Sang Eo (Blue Shark) torpedo (Hangul: 청상어 어뢰) is a light anti-submarine torpedo developed by the Republic of Korea Navy in 2004. The Blue Shark torpedo can be deployed from surface ships, ASW helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft. Production cost for each torpedo is at about 1 billion Won (US$830,000).
See also
- Republic of Korea Navy
- List of torpedoes
- List of torpedoes by country