The Black Shark is a heavyweight torpedo developed by WASS of Italy.
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30-461: A species of fish Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Black Shark . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Black_Shark&oldid=1187427359 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
45-516: Is an Ecuadorian entity responsible for the surveillance and protection of national maritime territory and has a personnel of 9,400 men to protect a coastline of 2,237 km which reaches far into the Pacific Ocean. The vessels are identified by a ship prefix of B.A.E. : Buque de la Armada del Ecuador (Ship of the Ecuadorian Navy) or L.A.E. : Lancha de la Armada del Ecuador (Boat of
60-861: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Black Shark torpedo Whitehead Alenia Sistemi Subacquei Italy developed the Black Shark torpedo as an evolution of the A184 , with more advanced electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) abilities and sonar . The advancements in electric motor design and battery allowed an increase in both range and speed. The Black Shark torpedo offers fiberoptic wire for increased bandwidth and signal processing ability compared to copper wire -guided torpedo types. The sonar capability include non-doppler shifted target discrimination and multi-frequency capability that features advanced spatial and angular analysis abilities. The design goal for
75-687: The Damen Stan 2600 design for the Coast Guard. The Naval Infantry Corps ( Cuerpo de Infanteria de Marina ) was formed on 12 November 1962. It maintains a strength of around 1700 marines , with their HQ in Guayaquil . The units are individually spread across the naval coast of Ecuador and are equipped with infantry support weapons, including 60 mm and 81 mm mortars , 106 mm recoilless rifles (RCLs) and Humvees . However, it lacks amphibious assault and sealift capacity. The Ecuadorian Marines are to maintain
90-686: The Ecuadorian–Peruvian War , the gunboat Abdón Calderón commanded by Rafael Morán Valverde encountered the Peruvian destroyer Almirante Villar in the Jambeli channel . The Ecuadorian gunboat opened fire on Villar , keeping its distance while doing shots for elevation, but the Peruvian destroyer returned fire for the duration of the chase, which was ended by the Peruvians when the Calderon took refuge in
105-675: The Ecuadorian Navy or ( Armada Ecuatoriana ) date back to 1823 whilst forming a part of the Gran Colombian fleet. The government of President Eloy Alfaro (1906–1911) made one of the most notable naval acquisitions of the time, the torpedo ship Libertador Bolívar , with the aim of restoring the navy. In 1832, the Ecuadorian Congress officially established the Ecuadorian Maritime Department. On 25 July 1941 during
120-550: The Ecuadorian Navy). Organize, train, equip and maintain naval capabilities, as well as to assist and support all procedures involving national security and development. Contribute to the achievement of safeguarding national objectives in times of peace and war. Maintain highly trained naval forces to secure victory within the maritime zone in order to support developing communities. As a consequence operate highly qualified military personnel whom are able to fulfill this role based on elevated moral, values and principles. The roots of
135-619: The Navy's coastal surveillance capacity significantly. Currently the Navy consists of the following aircraft: The Coast Guard ( Cuerpo de Guardacostas de la Armada ) became fully operational in 1980. Their mission is to control maritime activities on national territory, including all river zones. The objectives are internal security, protection of human life at sea, and environmental protection. It consists of around 250 men and 30 major as well as 40 smaller modern patrol vessels. In 2011 Ecuador ordered four 26.5 metres (87 ft) patrol vessels based on
150-544: The chances of maintaining a strong force within the Pacific Ocean. Since introduction of a restructuring program within the Armed Forces (PATRIA I), the Navy's structure became simplified. It supervises the Pacific Coast and Galápagos Islands as one naval zone. Most seagoing assets are based at Guayaquil . Currently the Navy consists of the following vessels: The Ecuadorian Naval Aviation ( Aviación Naval Ecuatoriana )
165-513: The channels. The Calderon was unharmed in the skirmish and according to Ecuador, the Peruvian Villar suffered damages, an allegation that has always been refuted by Perú. However, this event had no influence over the general outcome of the war as Puerto Bolivar was lost to Peruvian troops only two days later. Today, the Ecuadorian Navy is a compact, efficient and well-balanced force. However, limited funds hinder any major acquisitions and
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195-800: The loss of performance of Otto fuel II types at greater depths since there is no exhaust to deal with at greater pressures. The result is a 150% improvement in speed and 200% in torpedo endurance. Meanwhile, in Italy, WASS is developing NSP / BSA (Nuovo Siluro Pesante / Black Shark Advanced), new future torpedo for the Italian Navy as result of government program A/R SMD 1/2010 for development new BSA torpedoes for 87.5 million euros, within 2020: BSA will arm Italian Todaro -class submarines, with about 80 torpedoes expected. NSP/BSA - Nuovo Siluro Pesante / Black Shark Advanced will be on board new Italian Navy PPA vessels (Full version), with two launchers under
210-404: The torpedo was 300% improvement of passive acquisition and 200% active acquisition with its sonar system. The brushless motor design coupled with the aluminum-silver oxide (Al-AgO) battery gives the system a top speed 50+ knots (93+ km/h; 58+ mph), and a range of 50 km (27 nmi; 31 mi), performance envelope. Like all other battery powered HWTs, the battery power system does not suffer
225-628: Was formed in 1967 with fixed-wing aircraft and received some helicopters in 1973. It remains the least effective section of the navy; capable of performing limited maritime patrol missions, it consists of a fixed wing and a rotary wing element. Aircraft are based at Base Aérea Simón Bolívar in Guayaquil and the Eloy Alfaro Air Base in Manta . The most recent acquisitions of the ANE are two Heron 1 and four Searcher Mk. III from Israel. These have increased
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