This torpedo, equipped with a RASAPD (Re-programmable Advanced Sonar and Passive Detection) 2 allows it to differentiate between friendly and enemy ships as well as an advanced propulsion engine giving it a fairly substantial firing distance (but no figure is currently known except for version 701). This torpedo equips the F-16 MLU of the Belgian Air Force and thus gives it an anti-ship capability
Following the crisis in the Black Sea, the Belgian Air Force has greatly increased its Defense budget. Improvement of BVT-601 was observed in the Baltic states.
The BVT 701 is an improved version that incorporates the new Porpoise technology . By imitating the behavior of mammals, it scrambles enemy self-defense systems, making it particularly feared, but leaves visible traces on the surface of the water. The functional distance of use is 40 nautical miles for a speed of 60 knots. Antennas visible on the rear of the weapon system suggest the possibility of third-party guidance. It has a contact and proximity detonator as well as a void counter (“void sensing fuze”) .
Do anyone have additional information about this torpedo?, the only source I can find is this article https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/BVT_601
Following the crisis in the Black Sea, the Belgian Air Force has greatly increased its Defense budget. Improvement of BVT-601 was observed in the Baltic states.
The BVT 701 is an improved version that incorporates the new Porpoise technology . By imitating the behavior of mammals, it scrambles enemy self-defense systems, making it particularly feared, but leaves visible traces on the surface of the water. The functional distance of use is 40 nautical miles for a speed of 60 knots. Antennas visible on the rear of the weapon system suggest the possibility of third-party guidance. It has a contact and proximity detonator as well as a void counter (“void sensing fuze”) .
Do anyone have additional information about this torpedo?, the only source I can find is this article https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/BVT_601
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