>>DM1 Seeschlange

Overview

Origin

Germany

Type

Entered service

1976

Status

Development

1960 - 1971

Developer

Germany

Production

1975 - 1980

Producer

Germany - AEG Telefunken

Unit cost

Number produced

Designations

DM1 / Deutsches Modell 1
Seeschlange, German for "Sea Serpent"

Notable users

Details

Facts DM1 Seeschlange

General

Origin

Germany

Type

Heavyweight torpedo

Launch platform

Submarines

Target platform

Submarines, surface vessels

Dimensions

Diameter

533 mm

Length

4.15 m torpedo

4.62 m including wire reel

Weight

900 kg (852 kg also reported)

Warhead

Type

100 kg high explosive

Fuse

Impact fuse, magnetic proximity fuse

Guidance

Homing

Active / passive accoustic homing

Three dimensional seeker

Wire guidance

Yes, two-core wire

Propulsion

Engine type

Electric motor

Power source

Silver-zinc batteries

Propulsion

Twin contra-rotating propellers

Performance

Speed

33 knots, possibly 35 knots

Range

6 km at 33 knots

12 km at about 20 knots

Depth

Up to 450 m target depth