[2] Torpedo 47 can be launched from a variety of platforms including stationary, surface vessels, submarines and helicopters.
[3][4] It is specifically designed to operate against littoral submarine targets and surface vessels.
It is controlled using wire guidance and has a hydro-acoustic homing system for the final phase.
[2] Torped 47 was selected by the Finnish Navy as part of the Squadron 2020 program[5] and will be installed on the Hamina-class during MLU and the new Pohjanmaa-class corvette.
[2][8][9] In November 2023 Torped 47 was delivered to the Finnish Navy with acceptance firings being performed by two Hamina-class fast attack craft following their mid-life upgrade.