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Type 182

Country of Origin: Britain

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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

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   destroyers        PRAT class (ex-British County class)
 Great Britain
   aircraft carriers...

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