The testing included launching the MU-90 practice delivery torpedo from the surface vessel torpedo tubes into a custom designed
test rig (photo : Aus DoD)
Minister for
Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that firing tests of torpedo
launchers for the new Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyers (AWD) have been held
in Adelaide.
The tests
were part of acceptance testing of the weapon systems for the second destroyer
Brisbane and involved firing an MU-90 practice delivery torpedo from an MK32
Mod 9 Surface Vessel torpedo tube.
The system
is made up of three main components – a launcher, an air charging panel and a
torpedo loading tray.
“All three
destroyers will have MK32 Mod 9 torpedo launchers installed in the port and
starboard magazine compartments of the ship,” Mr Clare said.
“The launch
system will be capable of deploying lightweight torpedoes against enemy
submarines.”
The AWD
Alliance has already taken delivery of the first shipset of torpedo launchers
for the first destroyer Hobart from subcontractor Babcock after Factory
Acceptance Testing was successfully completed in June.
The testing
took place at the Techport Australia facility and included launching the MU-90 practice
delivery torpedo from the surface vessel torpedo tubes into a custom designed
test rig.
The AWD
Alliance is responsible for delivering three of the most complex surface
combatants ever built in Australia and is made up of Defence Materiel
Organisation, ASC and Raytheon Australia.
The Hobart
Class destroyers will provide a significant increase in Australia’s defence
capabilities. The destroyers will be the most capable surface combatants ever
operated by the Navy.
(Aus DoD)
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