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Paper to UDT 2019 (The extended abstract)

The Swedish next generation Light Weight Torpedo (LWT) system –
”Torpedsystem 47” (TS47)
Update on the development of TS47, which is developed and optimized for ASW in extreme littoral waters with high sea traffic
intensity
1 Introduction 2 Design principles

The new Swedish LWT is the fifth generation LWT since Torpedsystem 47 (TS47) is primarily designed for ASW
the early 1960:s to be developed and operated according but with capability to be used in ASuW. It can be
to the requirements from the Swedish Armed Forces launched from Surface Vessels, Submarines and
(SwAF). Like it’s predecessors, the new generation of Helicopters. Important key functionalities for TS47 to
LWT is being developed and produced by the Swedish meet the Baltic Sea conditions are: low speed capability,
defence company Saab under a contract from the Swedish communication capability and an ability to function in
Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). complex scenarios as well as in shallow or deep waters.
This close cooperation between industry, authorities, end- In order to reduce technical risks, and thereby staying
users as well as academia has been a key to overcome the within the allowed budget for the project, a design to cost
challenges of ASW in extreme littoral waters with high model was chosen which includes an evolutionary
sea traffic intensity. development plan for the torpedo system. As a result
TS47 is based on a modular design and the use of COTS
The underwater environmental conditions in the Swedish components where applicable.
operational area, the Baltic Sea and eastern part of the
North Sea, provide significant challenges to overcome in One of the key design features of the TP47 is the modular
order to develop an efficient torpedo system. The Baltic design. Not only does it add value when using and
Sea is to most the extent a shallow sea that features large maintaining the system, but it also enables cost efficient
variations in topography, sea floor material and vast areas upgrades and evolutionary development to incorporate
of archipelago along the Swedish and Finnish coast. new technologies and adding system functions. It also
enables the use of an advanced exercise module replacing
the warhead module in the torpedo, thus eliminating the
need for a separate training vehicle. After the exercise
shot, the exercise module inflates its balloon so that you
can recover the torpedo from the surface.
Fig 1. Underwater topography of the Baltic Sea
Furthermore, the brackish water in the Baltic Sea has a

great impact on vehicle buoyancy and common
occurrence of haloclines in addition to thermoclines. As Fig 2. Torped 47 is designed so that you only need change one
for the eastern part of the North Sea, the challenges are module to change between the warhead- and exercise version,
more comparable with those found in the Atlantic. otherwise it is the same torpedo.
These environmental conditions combined with the high As a result, training of SwAF in ASW scenarios is cost-
sea traffic intensity require special adaptations in terms of efficient and highly accessible, granting frequent and
navigational systems, active and passive sensor systems qualified training as well as strategy development.
and communication systems.
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3 Innovation/Technical Topics
To maintain high pace in the development Model Based
Definition(MBD) has been an important tool to make the
design changes between the different prototypes smooth
and easy.
Fig 3. Technical overview Torpedo 47
Torped 47 is designed based on the experience from

today's torped 45(LWT), torped 62(HWT) and AUV62-
AT.
The Homing system for Torped 47 utilizes the next Fig 5. Parts from Torped 47 in MBD-view
generation of a Swedish built forward-looking sonar and
is optimized for Baltic sea conditions with the capability In January 2018 the Finnish Defence ´Forces decided to
to function in blue water. It has the capability to operate order TS 47 for the Hamina class upgrade and the
in both passive and active homing that have high Squadron 2020 project.
resistance to reverberation and false targets.
According to current plans, TS47 will be operational in
With a new electrical propulsion system and a pump-jet, the Swedish Armed Forces from 2022/2023 and will
Torped 47 will get better dynamic control characteristics provide a reliable and highly adaptable underwater
with a wider speed envelope, ensuring good weapon to meet current and future requirements and
maneuverability and low signature. challenges.
Endurance will increase with a new battery type References

(LiFePO4) that also fulfills all system safety
requirements to be used on both submarines, surface
ships and helicopters. http://www.fmv.se/en/Projects/New-lightweight-torpedo-
system/
Torped 47 will also be IM-tested as a complete torpedo
(with both a warhead and battery) Author/Speaker Biographies
4 Status in development Lt(N) Magnus Lind is the Project Manager for Project
NLT(TS47) at FMV, SWEDEN
Development of TS47 is now in an intense testing phase
with the second prototype, R2. R2 is built almost like a Magnus has been working as Project manager for NLT
serially produced torpedo 47 with an exercise module. since 2013. In addition to his role as project manager,
Testing is planned to be conducted both as “stand alone” Magnus has worked as an expert regarding testing of ASW
and from SwAF platforms during 2019. systems for the SwAF.
Magnus has a background as PWO(UW) in SwAF, where

he served on different types of surface ships. During trials
for FS Visby-class he was deeply engaged in making the
Visby- class operative for ASW actions.
Fig 4. Testing at Saab test facility outside Motala

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Paper to UDT 2019 (The extended abstract)

1 Introduction 2 Design principles

Fig 1. Underwater topography of the Baltic Sea

Furthermore, the brackish water in the Baltic Sea has a

Fig 3. Technical overview Torpedo 47

Torped 47 is designed based on the experience from

Endurance will increase with a new battery type References

Magnus has a background as PWO(UW) in SwAF, where

Fig 4. Testing at Saab test facility outside Motala

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