SUT torpedo
| SUT torpedo | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavyweight dual-purpose ASW and ASuW torpedo |
| Place of origin | West Germany / Germany (since 1990) |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1980-Present |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Atlas Elektronik |
| Variants | Mod 1, Mod 2 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1,419 kilograms (3,128 lb) |
| Diameter | 533 mm |
| Maximum firing range | 30 kilometres (16 nmi) |
| Warhead weight | 259 kilograms (571 lb) |
Detonation mechanism | Proximity or contact detonation |
| Engine | Electrical batteries |
| Maximum speed | 35 knots (65 km/h) |
Guidance system | Wire-guided with autonomous active terminal homing sonar |
The AEG SUT 264 is a West Germany / German (since 1990) dual-purpose 21 inch heavyweight wire-guided torpedo produced by Atlas Elektronik, which entered service in 1980. The torpedo is primarily produced for export and has been sold to numerous countries.