Paket-E/NK explained

Paket-NK is a newly introduced torpedo system in the Russian Navy. According to its manufacturer, JSC "Tactical Missiles Corporation", it is a dual mode acoustic torpedo intended to destroy both submarines and torpedoes in the near field of the ship.[1] The small-size torpedo is used against submarines, whereas the anti-torpedo against attacking torpedoes.[2] [3] [4] Russian state news agency TASS announced on 13 May 2019 that the Paket-NK had completed its cycle of trials.[5] Almost all surface combatants of the Russian Navy (Voyenno-Morskoy Flot, VMF) will be fitted with the Paket-NK anti-submarine warfare (ASW) system.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Live Paket-NK Torpedo Launched from Russian Navy Corvette Boiky During ASW Exercise.
  2. Web site: Underwater Strike - SP's Naval Forces. www.spsnavalforces.com. 30 November 2018.
  3. Web site: New Project 23420 Small Anti Submarine Warfare Ship. 8 July 2016. wordpress.com. 30 November 2018.
  4. Web site: Russia to Equip Subs with Anti-Torpedoes. 8 November 2015. Mil.Today. 30 November 2018.
  5. Web site: Janes | Latest defence and security news.
  6. Web site: Russian surface vessels to receive Paket-NK anti-submarine weapons.

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