it is indeed a encapsulated torpedo
PLAN Torpedos
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What is this information based on?
That weapon is fairly old, I remember seeing footage of it almost ten years ago.
It is slant launched from a standard YJ-83 canister, and can equip basically any YJ-83 equipped vessel (054As, 056As etc)
It's actually so old that they've offered it for export (specs here to keep in mind are likely export grade)
It was mentioned in the official narration as a smart mine which is basically an encapsulated torpedo
So presumably there is another VLS-compatible rocket assisted LWT in service with PLAN?
No, the Yu-8 at this stage is only known to be used from the H/AKJ-16. We have not seen any imagery suggesting a rocket launched torpedo is in use with UVLS on any platform.
I suspect PLAN will want to keep UVLS clear for air defence, antiship and land-attack ordnance, but this is my own speculation. Type 052D and 055 can still perform ASW via embarked helicopters or in self defence using their deck-mounted launchers.
I suspect PLAN will want to keep UVLS clear for air defence, antiship and land-attack ordnance, but this is my own speculation. Type 052D and 055 can still perform ASW via embarked helicopters or in self defence using their deck-mounted launchers.
