Sarzonia
26-05-2005, 02:12
Background
With newer surface and submerged warships beginning to employ ultra large torpedo tubes, the Incorporated Sarzonian Navy has seen a need to provide a torpedo that is capable of launching from those enormous tubes. If the torpedo uses a nuclear warhead, it is capable of destroying entire carrier task forces and enemy squadrons with a single projectile. It can also be used as a standoff weapon against coastal defences.
Windham and Green Defence Industries was assigned by the Portland Iron Works to conceive and create a 650 mm torpedo capable of performing those tasks, providing improved range and devastating firepower capable of causing damage to both fleets and very large surface warships. Hence, the 'Bayonet' ultraheavy torpedo was born.
General Information
At a range of 55 km and a top velocity of 52.5 knots, the 'Bayonet' can pack a devastating punch whether it wields a conventional explosive warhead or a nuclear payload. With a weight in excess of 4,000 kg and a length of more than 11 metres, it is not intended for light SSNs and smaller warships, and can only be used in small quantities by all but the largest warships. Fitted aboard an ASROC launcher, an impact from one of these torpedoes can devastate an enemy.
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 650 mm
Length: 11.2 metres
Weight: 4,200 kg
Range: 55 km
Speed: 52.5 knots
Explosive Charge: 500 kg
Homing: Active/Passive and wake homing. Can also be converted to wire-guided.
Warhead: High explosive (export) or nuclear (Sarzonian only)
Power: kerosene-hydrogen peroxide turbine
With newer surface and submerged warships beginning to employ ultra large torpedo tubes, the Incorporated Sarzonian Navy has seen a need to provide a torpedo that is capable of launching from those enormous tubes. If the torpedo uses a nuclear warhead, it is capable of destroying entire carrier task forces and enemy squadrons with a single projectile. It can also be used as a standoff weapon against coastal defences.
Windham and Green Defence Industries was assigned by the Portland Iron Works to conceive and create a 650 mm torpedo capable of performing those tasks, providing improved range and devastating firepower capable of causing damage to both fleets and very large surface warships. Hence, the 'Bayonet' ultraheavy torpedo was born.
General Information
At a range of 55 km and a top velocity of 52.5 knots, the 'Bayonet' can pack a devastating punch whether it wields a conventional explosive warhead or a nuclear payload. With a weight in excess of 4,000 kg and a length of more than 11 metres, it is not intended for light SSNs and smaller warships, and can only be used in small quantities by all but the largest warships. Fitted aboard an ASROC launcher, an impact from one of these torpedoes can devastate an enemy.
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 650 mm
Length: 11.2 metres
Weight: 4,200 kg
Range: 55 km
Speed: 52.5 knots
Explosive Charge: 500 kg
Homing: Active/Passive and wake homing. Can also be converted to wire-guided.
Warhead: High explosive (export) or nuclear (Sarzonian only)
Power: kerosene-hydrogen peroxide turbine