Type 182
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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description
This is a towed torpedo decoy carried on most British surface warships. The decoy uses acoustic transmissions (sonar) to decoy active and passive homing enemy torpedoes. It is towed astern of the ship and is normally stowed on the quarterdeck and lowered by a davit.
status
Details and the current status of this system are not available.
builders
Graseby Marine, Watford, Hertfordshire, U.K.
users platforms
Chile destroyers PRAT class (ex-British County class) Great Britain aircraft carriers...
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