Anti-Torpedo Torpedo
Item Name Code (INC) 68880
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A highly mobile hard kill weapon launched from surface ships to search and destroy threat torpedoes. The weapon consists of a nose, warhead, command and control, power plant and tail sections. When warhead is empty or inert, it may be used for training purposes.
Additional Information for Anti-Torpedo Torpedo
An Anti-Torpedo Torpedo (ATT) is a defensive weapon system designed to intercept and destroy incoming torpedoes. It is essentially a torpedo that is launched from a ship or submarine to counter and neutralize enemy torpedoes before they can reach their intended target.
The ATT works by detecting and tracking incoming torpedoes using various sensors, such as sonar or radar. Once an incoming torpedo is detected, the ATT is launched towards it. The ATT is equipped with its own propulsion system and guidance system to maneuver and intercept the incoming torpedo.
Upon reaching the target torpedo, the ATT can employ various methods to neutralize it. This can include detonating near the target torpedo to disrupt its guidance system, physically colliding with the target torpedo to disable it, or deploying countermeasures to divert the target torpedo away from its intended path.
The development of Anti-Torpedo Torpedoes is a response to the increasing threat of torpedoes in modern naval warfare. By providing a defensive capability against torpedoes, the ATT enhances the survivability of ships and submarines, protecting them from torpedo attacks and increasing their overall effectiveness in combat situations.