EUROTORP

The standard configuration of the Shipborne Torpedo System consists of a shipborne presetter
(SPS) connected to the PORT and STBD Torpedo Launching Stations (TLS) through Torpedo
Interface Units (TIU). Temperature Alarm Panel (TAP) and Torpedo Tubes’ Air Charging Stations
(CHS) are also provided. The LWT STS family is in service with a number of Navies all over
the world.

In its standard configuration, the SPS is linked to the LAN of the vessel so that the Torpedo System
is fully remotely operated through the ship’s Multi Function Consoles (MFC) of the CCC. Training
mode and degraded operational modes as ‘local mode’ and ‘emergency mode’ are built–in features
of the system.

When operated in local mode, the touch-screen display of the SPS features an operator-friendly
man-machine interface suitable to monitor the status of each torpedo (in each barrel), the status
of the barrels and the status of any of the links with the ship’s combat system. Ship’s data log and
Target data collected through the link with the LAN are processed by the SPS in order to assess
the optimum torpedo firing solution as well as the relevant Hitting Probability circles associated
to the engaged target . When operated in remote mode , all data computed and available at SPS
level are provided to the MFC to allow same MMI and extended planning functions.

The Torpedo Interface Unit (one each Torpedo Launching Station) represents the
electrical interface between the SPS and the Torpedo/Tube. According to the system configuration, the TIU accommodates the relevant torpedo hardware interface.
The link of the TIU with the SPS is a digital serial line.

The standard deck-mounted Torpedo Launching Stations are the well proven
B515 trainable triple-barrels. The B515 is an upgraded version of the former
ILAS-3 torpedo launcher.

The 324 mm diameter / 3.4 m long tubes incorporates temperature
controlled electrical heating. Torpedo firing is achieved through compressed
air-pulse which is released upon remote electrical order provided by the STS. A local and
selective emergency push-button is provided for degraded mode operations or jettison.