| Torped 47 | |
| Origin: | Sweden |
| Type: | Lightweight ASW torpedo |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Is Explosive: | yes |
| Is Vehicle: | yes |
| Is Missile: | yes |
| Is Uk: | no |
| Service: | 2022 |
| Used By: | Swedish Navy Finnish Navy |
| Manufacturer: | Saab Dynamics |
| Design Date: | 2015 |
| Weight: | approx. 340 kg[1] |
| Length: | 28500NaN0 |
| Diameter: | 4000NaN0 |
| Filling: | IM compliant,omnidirectional, PBX |
| Filling Weight: | approx. 50 kg AS(u)W |
| Engine: | Electric DC motor with gearbox |
| Propellant: | lithium-based rechargeablebattery |
| Speed: | +40 kts |
| Vehicle Range: | ≥20 km (>1h), prepared for ≥50 km |
| Guidance: | Active and passive (fully digital), prepared for HF. Hydro-acoustic homing combined with galvanic wire/optic fibre guidance and on-board computer |
| Launch Platform: | Stationary, surface vessels, submarines, helicopters and airplanes |
| Drive: | Pumpjet |
| Depth: | +300 m |
The Torped 47 or SLWT (Saab’s Lightweight Torpedo) is a new lightweight torpedo intended for ASW and surface targets, providing multiple-target active/passive homing combined with wire guidance. It is designed and manufactured by Saab Dynamics as a replacement for the Torped 45.[2]
The torpedo is designed for the Swedish Navy and it will be equipped with both a passive and an active homing device and use wire communication like the Torpedo 45, using a galvanic wire (later also an optical wire).[2]
Torpedo 47 can be launched from a variety of platforms including stationary, surface vessels, submarines, helicopters and airplanes like Saab Swordfish MPA.[3] [4] It is specifically designed to operate against littoral submarine targets and surface vessels. It is controlled using wire guidance and has a hydro-acoustic homing system for the final phase. The torpedo has features that are unique for lightweight torpedoes.[2]
SLWT will be delivered to the Finnish Navy as part of the Squadron 2020 program[5] and will be installed on the Hamina-class during MLU and the new Pohjanmaa-class corvette.[6] [7]
In October 2022 Saab delivered the first Torped 47 to the Swedish FMV. This is the final step before it will be introduced in the Swedish Navy.[2] [8]