DTCN F17 | |
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Type | Anti-surface ship torpedo |
Place of origin | France |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Direction Technique des Constructions Navales |
Specifications | |
Weight | 1410 kg |
Length | 5.9m (19.4ft) |
Diameter | 550 mm (21.65 in) |
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Maximum firing range | 18 km |
Warhead | HE: 250kg (551 lbs) |
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Engine | Electric, silver-zinc oxide batteries |
Speed | 35 knots |
Guidance
system |
wire-guided and passive terminal homing |
Launch
platform |
Frigates, submarines |
The DTCN F17 was a wire-guided anti-surface ship torpedo originally produced in 1971. France, Spain, and Saudi Arabia were its primary users.
A control panel above the launch platform allowed for instantaneous switching between two modes, wire-guided or autonomous passive homing.