AKYA
Next-Generation Heavyweight Torpedo
AKYA is a fully indigenous design, new generation Heavyweight Torpedo launched from submarines to engage submarines and surface targets of various types. AKYA is a high speed, long range, fully autonomous or fibre optic wire guided torpedo with active/passive sonar homing head, In addition, AKYA employs wake homing guidance for surface targets.
AKYA, which operates at high speeds and at long ranges, features an active/passive sonar head, while internal guidance is provided via internal and fibre-optic cabling. It makes use of wake guidance against surface targets.
Technical Specifications
| Range | 50+ Km |
| Speed | 45+ Knots |
| Targets | Submarines, Surface Targets |
| Guidance | Active/Passive Sonar Head with Acoustic Counter- Countermeasure Capability and Wake Guidance |
| Guidance Mode | Self Guidance Onboard Guidance via fibreoptic cable |
| Fuze | Proximity / Impact |
| Warhead | Insensitive Warhead with Underwater Shock Effect |
| Launch Type | Swim-Out |
| Propulsion System | Brushless DC Electrical Motor + Counter-rotating Propeller System |
| Battery | High-Energy Chemical Battery |
