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MADEX 2017: LIG Nex1 Unveils New Tiger Shark Heavy Weight Torpedo

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MADEX 2017: LIG Nex1 Unveils New Tiger Shark Heavy Weight Torpedo
 
At MADEX 2017, the International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition currently held in Busan, South Korea, local company LIG Nex1 unveiled a new heavy weight torpedo: the Tiger Shark.
     
Tiger Shark Heavyweight Torpedo LIG Nex1 MADEX 2017 news 1The new Tiger Shark heavy weight torpedo on LIG Nex1 stand at MADEX 2017.
     
Talking to Navy Recognition at MADEX 2017, an LIG Nex1 representative explained that the new Tiger Shark is set to replace the existing White Shark (K731 Baek Sang Eo) heavy weight torpedo in Republic of Korea Navy (ROK Navy) servcice.

We learned at the show that Tiger Shark will be using the same battery type (Li Ion) and technology as the one used on the recent Blue Shark light weight torpedo. Blue Shark is deployed on surface ships, marine helicopters and anti-submarine patrol aircraft as a means to strike enemy submarines. It is capable of penetrating 1.5 meter-thick steel.
     
Tiger Shark Heavyweight Torpedo LIG Nex1 MADEX 2017 news 2The new Tiger Shark heavy weight torpedo on LIG Nex1 stand at MADEX 2017.
     
According to LIG Nex1, Tiger Shark follows the development of White Shark, Blue Shark and Red Shark. This new version of torpedo is developed to strike enemy surface ships and submarines from a distance and is expected to enhance the viability of submarines.

We learned that testing is currently taking place while mass production is set to start next year. The torpedo is wire-guided and LIG Nex1 focused on "counter decoys" capability while developing the Tiger Shark. Its range and speed will be "greater compared to the White Shark" we were told while detailed specifications are classified. According to open sources, the White Shark has a speed of 35+ knots and a range of 30 km.

The Tiger Shark was specifically designed for the KSS-III class or large submarines (4000+ tons SSK) of the ROK Navy but will be fielded with KSS-II first.
     
Blue Shark Heavyweight Torpedo LIG Nex1 MADEX 2017 newsBlue Shark lightweight torpedo on LIG Nex1 stand at MADEX 2017.