AN/SSQ-41B Jezebel

Country of Origin: USA

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The AN/SSQ-41B is an A-sized omni-directional, passive detection sonobuoy (LOFAR -- location finding and ranging type). It was developed from the AN/SSQ-41 and is capable of detecting first- and second-generation submarine threats. The SSQ-41B was replaced as the U.S. Navy's mainstay sonobuoy by th e AN/SSQ-53B.

The SSQ-41B is laid in patterns by fixed- or rotary-winged aircraft to obtain initial, large-area target data and has variable depth and life capability. It can be...

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