Raytheon has been awarded a contract to integrate torpedoes onto the ATR-72-600 ASW maritime patrol aircraft for the Turkish Navy.
Raytheon will serve as the weapons integrator for Italian aircraft manufacturer Alenia Aermacchi, providing 31 months of engineering services support for integration of MK 54 and MK 46 torpedoes onto the aircraft.
Under the $5.7 million contract awarded, Raytheon will support Alenia Aermacchi's test, integration and qualification for the external carriage and tactical employment of the lightweight torpedoes.Alenia
Aermacchi is the prime contractor on the Meltem III contract under to provide six ATR-72-600ASW aircraft to the Turkish Navy.
The MK 54 and MK 46 can be deployed from a surface ship, helicopter or fixed wing aircraft to track, classify and attack underwater targets.
The ATR-72-600ASW is designed for patrolling, rescue, sea and coastline protection from security and environmental threats.
The first aircraft is scheduled to be delivered to the Turkish Navy in February 2017.
The ATR 72ASW is equipped with a mission system that includes:
• electro-optical sensors;
• Search radar;
• ESM sensor (Electronic Support Measures);
• MAD sensor (Magnetic Anomaly Detector);
• Integrated self-protection system, (Chaff & Flare Dispenser, Radar Warning, Missile Warning, Laser Warning);
• Sono-buoy launcher;
• Anti-submarine torpedoes carried on 2 pylons at the fuselage sides.
