The Torped 45 is a lightweight torpedo intended for ASW and surface targets, providing multiple-target active/passive homing combined with wire guidance.
Torpedo 45 can be launched from a variety of platforms including stationary, surface vessels, submarines, and helicopters, specifically designed to operate against shallow-water targets and surface vessels.
It is controlled using wire guidance and has a hydro-acoustic homing system for the final phase.
Instead of explosives, the exercise head has a tape recorder for logging a number of torpedo functions, communication with fire-control and hit indications.
After each run, the recordings are analysed and torpedo and fire-control functions are checked.