A184 torpedo
| A184 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavyweight dual-purpose ASW and ASuW torpedo |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1974-present |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,265 kg (2,789 lb) |
| Length | 6.0 m (19.7 ft) |
| Diameter | 533 mm (21.0 in) |
| Warhead | HBX-3 |
| Warhead weight | 250 kg (550 lb) |
Detonation mechanism | Impact and proximity |
| Engine | Contra-rotating direct-drive brushless motor |
| Propellant | Silver-zinc battery |
Operational range | 25 km (13 nmi) low-speed, 17 km (9.2 nmi) high-speed |
| Maximum depth | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Maximum speed | 24 kn (44 km/h) low-speed, 38 kn (70 km/h) high-speed |
Launch platform | Surface ships and submarines |
The A184 is an Italian heavyweight wire-guided torpedo originally developed by Whitehead SpA. It can be launched from surface vessels and submarines and locates the target using an acoustic seeker. The torpedo body is of a standard 21-inch (533 mm) form factor.