Sting Ray
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1983
Total Production : 2,000
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sting Ray | Active | 1983 | 2,000 |
Sting Ray
Group : Torpedoes
Status : Active
Also Known As : Sting Ray Mod 1
Origin : 
United Kingdom
Contractor : BAE Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1983
Total Production : 2,000
The Sting Ray is a lightweight torpedo employed by the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy onboard their rotary/fixed wing aircraft and surface ships. The Sting Ray has been designed to perform anti-submarine warfare. It entered service with the RN and RAF in 1983.
The Sing Ray Mod 1 is an upgraded model with improved shallow water performance that will extend its service life through 2025. It is electrically powered and features an active homing head with autonomous operation mode once launched. A single shaped charge warhead ensures enemy submarine kill.
The Sting Ray Mod 1 torpedo completed development in 2003 and is expected a achieve wide deployment with the RAF and Royal Navy by 2006 replacing Sting Ray Mod 0. On 14 February 2003, BAe Systems was awarded a production order worth £441 million ($786 million).
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Norway | Active | ? | Torpedo purchased for use on the Nansen-class frigates and NH90 helicopters |
| United Kingdom | Active | ? |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Diameter | 324 millimeter | |
| Length | 2.6 meter | |
News
The Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £60 million contract to upgrade the Royal Navy’s autonomous Sting Ray lightweight torpedo.
BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics have demonstrated the capabilities of the T-600 heavy lift uncrewed air system (UAS) during a large NATO exercise in Portugal to integrate
The first Wildcat attack helicopter to be delivered to the Royal Navy has successfully taken its first flight at Yeovil in Somerset.
The Royal Navy and Royal Air Force will save millions of pounds over the next decade on the maintenance and development of their Spearfish and Sting Ray torpedoes thanks to a £369.
The Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation has selected the BAE Systems Insyte Sting Ray Mod 1 lightweight torpedo to meet the requirements of its Norwegian Anti-submarine
WATERLOOVILLE, UK - The Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation has selected BAE Systems Sting Ray Mod 1 lightweight torpedo to meet the requirements of its Norwegian Antisubmarine
Waterlooville, UK – BAE Systems has been awarded a £24 million contract by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the Spearfish Transition Extension Programme (STEP).
BAe Systems has been awarded a £441 million ($700 million) contract to supply the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy with the next generation lightweight torpedo Sting Ray Mod 1.
Photo Gallery
December 2006
Sting Ray
Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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