DCTN F17

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DCTN F17
Type Anti-surface ship torpedo
Production history
Manufacturer DTCN
Specifications
Weight 1410 kg
Length 5.9m (19.4ft)
Diameter 533mm (21in)

Warhead HE: 551lbs (250kg)

Operational
range
18km
Speed 35nodes

The DCTN F17 was an 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.

[edit] References

  • Submarines of the World, Jackson, Robert. Pg.290


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