Spearfish
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1994
Total Production : ?
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spearfish | Active | 1994 | ? |
Spearfish
Group : Torpedoes
Status : Active
Origin : 
United Kingdom
Contractor : BAE Systems
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1994
Total Production : ?
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.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Active | ? |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Diameter | 533 millimeter | |
| Length | 6.1 meter | |
| Mass | ||
| Weight | 2,000 kilogram | |
| Performance | ||
| Max Range | 65,000 meter | |
| Speed | ||
| Top Speed | 31 mps | |
News
On 29 July, TDW GmbH was awarded a contract from BAE Systems for the qualification and delivery of the insensitive munition (IM) blast warhead due to be used in the upgrade
The deal with BAE Systems ensures the sustainment of the UK’s torpedo manufacturing capability in Portsmouth for another 10 years.
The UK's most powerful attack submarine, HMS Astute, has been welcomed into the Royal Navy today in a commissioning ceremony overseen by the boat's patron, the Duchess of Cornwall.
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.
Waterlooville, UK – BAE Systems has been awarded a £24 million contract by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the Spearfish Transition Extension Programme (STEP).
Barrow, UK - The UK’s next-generation nuclear-powered attack submarine has successfully carried out its first firing trials on schedule, meeting another important requirement
The Navy's potent attack submarine, HMS Talent, has rejoined the active fleet, following a £386 million upgrade.
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December 2006
Spearfish
Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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