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32.4 cm (12.75") NTL-90 (Murène).
Category. Data.
Type. Conventional Cold War torpedo.
Nationality. French.
Made in. In service by 1992.
Retired. By the end of the Cold War.
Designer. N\A.
Manufacturer. N\A.
Variants. 0.
Diameter. 55 cm (21.65").
Speed. 53 knots.
Warhead. 110 lbs. (50 kg) N\A conventional charge.
Operational range. 10,000 yards (9,000 m).
Guidance system. N\A active-passive homing system.
Launch platform. War ships.
Weight. 551 lbs. (250 kg).
Sources. http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WTFR_Main.php and http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WTFR_PostWWII.htm.

It was made to replace the USN Mark 46, the L4 and the L5 torpedoes. Includes a parachute attachment for aircraft launching.

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