| Orka | |
|---|---|
| Type | Lightweight ASW torpedo |
| Place of origin | Turkey |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Turkish Navy |
| Production history | |
| Designed | End December 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Roketsan |
| Specifications | |
| Diameter | 324 mm (12.8 in) |
| Warhead | HE shaped charge |
| Engine | brushless electric motor |
| Propellant | lithium batteries |
Operational range | 25 km (13 nmi) |
| Maximum speed | 45 kn (83 km/h; 52 mph) |
Guidance system | Internal sonar guidance |
Launch platform | surface combatant, helicopter, maritime patrol aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicle |
Orka is a new-generation lightweight torpedo developed by Roketsan for the Turkish Navy. [1]
The development project for Orka was launched by end December 2020. [2] The project is realized by Roketsan along with Aselsan. The lightweight torpedo can be deployed from surface combatants, helicopters, maritime patrol aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles for underwater targets. [1]
Powered by a brushless DC electric motor and propelled by pump-jet using high-energy Lithium batteries, Orka is able to achieve a speed exceeding 45 kn (83 km/h; 52 mph) and a range of more than 25 km (13 nmi). It has an underwater shock-insensitive warhead. Guided internally, the lightweight torpedo has active/passive sonar head and is capable of acoustic countermeasure. [3] It has a diameter of 324 mm (12.8 in), [1] It features an insensitive explosive hollow charge warhead. [3]