BUTEC
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The British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre (BUTEC) is an underwater military test and evaluation range in the Inner Sound between the island of Raasay and the Applecross peninsula, on the north west coast of Scotland.
Quick Facts British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre, Coordinates ...
British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre | |
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Near Kyle of Lochalsh and Applecross, Highlands in Scotland | |
Coordinates | 57°28′21.5″N 5°55′13.6″W |
Type | Military underwater test and evaluation range |
Site information | |
Owner | Ministry of Defence |
Operator | QinetiQ |
Condition | Operational |
Website | Official website |
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BUTEC is operated by defence contractor QinetiQ on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy. The range is used for noise ranging of surface ships and submarines and for testing of a variety of weapons and sensors.