The K745 Blue Shark (Hangul: 청상어 경어뢰) is a light anti-submarine torpedo developed for the Republic of Korea Navy in 2004.[2] The Blue Shark torpedo can be deployed from surface ships, ASW helicopters and maritime patrol aircraft. Production cost for each torpedo is at about ₩ 1,000,000,000.[3]

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Chung Sang Eo (Blue Shark) Torpedo
A scale model of a Cheongsangeo (Blue Shark) lightweight torpedo
Type	Torpedo
Place of origin	South Korea
Service history
Used by	Republic of Korea Navy Philippine Navy[1]
Production history
Designer	Agency for Defense Development
Designed	1995
Manufacturer	LIG Nex1
Produced	2005-
Specifications
Mass	280 kg
Length	2.7 m
Width	0.32 m
Operational range	19 km
Maximum speed	45+ knots (83+ km/h)
Guidance system	Acoustic
Launch platform	Vessel / aircraft / helicopter

Blue Shark torpedoes are fitted to the Incheon class frigate (FFX).[4]

An improved variant, the lightweight torpedo-2 is being developed by LIG Nex1. New capabilities include longer range and lesser vulnerability to decoys.[5]

See also

• APR-3E torpedo - Russian equivalent
• Mark 54 Lightweight Torpedo - US Navy's equivalent
• A244-S - Italian equivalent
• MU90 Impact - French/Italian equivalent
• Sting Ray (torpedo) - British equivalent
• TAL Shyena - Indian equivalent
• Yu-7 torpedo - Chinese equivalent
• Type 97 light weight torpedo (G-RX4) - Japanese equivalent

References