Monday, March 15, 2010

Spearfish

IOC: 1994

Origin
United Kingdom

Contractor/s
BAE Systems

Applications
Astute
Swiftsure
Trafalgar
Vanguard

Description: The Spearfish is a heavyweight torpedo designed to replace the Tigerfish torpedo aboard the Royal Navy submarines. It can perform both surface ships and submarines kill. The first Stingray achieved operational capability with the HMS Vanguard ballistic submarine in 1994.

The Spearfish torpedo is powered by a gas turbine engine and the guidance system consists of a copper wire data link connected to the parent submarine submarine. However the Spearfish torpedo can be directed to its target autonomously. A blast fragmentation warhead ensures enemy submarine kill.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 533 mm, Length 6.1 m

Weights: Max Weight 2,000 kg (4,409 lb)

Performance: Max Range 65,000 m (213,255 ft), Top Speed 31 mps (112 kph)

News
Royal Navy, RAF and BAE Systems Sign 10-Year Contract for Spearfish and Sting Ray Torpedoes

UK MoD Awards BAE Systems Speafish Torpedo Extension Contract

Royal Navy Submarine Astute Completes First Weapons Launch Test

Upgraded HMS Talent Rejoins the Fleet

Operators

United Kingdom

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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
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Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Sunday, March 07, 2010

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