Yu-5 Torpedo - ET34

ET34

ET34 torpedo is one of the two derivatives of Yu-5 torpedo, with the other being ET36. Both ET34 and ET36 are electrically powered with silver zinc batteries, as opposed to the original Otto fuel, and both are shorter than Yu-torpedo, with shorter range. ET34 torpedo has a counter-rotating permanent magnet DC motor, and it is reported to be the first Chinese homing torpedo with selectable speed/range. Specification:

• Diameter: 533 mm
• Length: 6.6 m
• Guidance: active / passive acoustic homing + wire guidance
• Propulsion: electrical (silver zinc battery)
• Range: 18 km @ 42 knots (78 km/h), 20 km @ 40 knots (74 km/h) and 25 km @ mixed speed
• Speed: 40 or 42-knot (78 km/h)
• Depth: > 300 m