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BI Series
Country of Origin: Italy
description
The BI series of passive sonobuoys was especially designed for use in the sea conditions prevailing in the Mediterranean. It could be dropped by a variety of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
status
Initial operational capability (IOC) with the Italian navy in 1979-1980. No longer in production or service. About 12,000 were manufactured through 1986.
builders
Servomeccanismi, Pomezia, Italy
characteristics
DIMENSIONS
BI T-3/T-8 A size
BI R
length 24.0 in (610 mm)
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