Launch Tubes

Anti Torpedo Torpedo All Round-Up Launch Tube ATT AUR

 Design Requirements/Goals:

  • Light-weight
  • RAM Launcher compatible
  • All Up Round (AUR) with launch energetics
  • Low Cost
  • Match stiffness of baseline aluminum tube
  • Survive shock environment

Accomplishments:

  • Both prototypes either met or exceeded metal canister performance.
  • The torpedo launch tube was designed and fabricated to fit inside an existing surface vessel torpedo tube.
  • The unit houses an anti-torpedo tube.
  • Three units are currently installed on the USS George Bush.