Torpedo Advanced Light Shyena
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The Torpedo Advanced Light (TAL) Shyena (Sanskrit: श्येन, "Falcon or Hawk"[3]) is the first indigenous advanced lightweight anti-submarine torpedo of India, developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Navy. The lightweight torpedo can be launched by ships, submarines, helicopters and previously the now retired Ilyushin Il-38, named after the divine hawk identified with Agni.[4][5][6]
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Shyena | |
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Type | Lightweight torpedo |
Place of origin | India |
Service history | |
Used by | See Operators |
Production history | |
Designer | Naval Science and Technological Laboratory[1] |
Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited Larsen & Toubro Limited |
Produced | March 2012 – present |
No. built | 2,000+ |
Specifications | |
Mass | 220 kg (490 lb) |
Length | 2.75 m (9.0 ft) |
Diameter | 324 mm (12.8 in) |
Warhead | High explosive |
Warhead weight | 50 kg (110 lb) |
Engine | Electric |
Operational range | 19 km (10 nmi)[2] |
Maximum depth | 540 m (1,770 ft) |
Maximum speed | 33 kn (61.1 km/h; 38.0 mph) |
Guidance system | Acoustic homing (active/passive) |
Launch platform | Ships, submarines, helicopters |
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Torpedo Advanced Light Shyena also utilizes SMART missile as long range delivery platform.[7]