Fact Sheet

MU90 LIGHT-WEIGHT TORPEDO (LWT)

MU90 is a top-level NATO-standard LWT designed for use by surface vessels, helicopters and airplanes against all submarines, in every operational scenario from Blue to Brown waters. Due to the high power battery installed on board and the extensive adoption of digital signal processing techniques, this weapons system currently represents one of the most advanced defence resources in Anti-Submarine Warfare.

13 Navies equipped with the MU90 LWT
More than 1,000 units produced and in service
More than 350 sea trials performed, including live firings against midget size surrogate targets in northern and southern hemispheres
Qualified for use on board of ships, helicopters and airplanes
Length: 2850 mm
Diameter: 323,7 mm
Weight: 304 kg
Operational depth from 3 m to > 1.000 m
Operational engagement distance > 12.000 m
High resistance against decoys and jammers
Insensitive shaped charge proven to penetrate all existing submarine hulls
High performance seawater battery, without any performance degradation due to salinity, temperature or depth. Completely safe when out of water