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VA-111 "Shkval" High-speed underwater missile

VA-111 "Shkval" High-speed underwater missile
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Shkval-E (E-έκδοση εξαγωγής)

The hypersonic torpedo was developed to attack ships of various types and classes, protected harbors, submarines as well as the technical-protective barriers for torpedo deception. The missile can be carried by surface ships in special canisters and by submarines.
It can be launched through torpedo tubes at a depth of up to 100 meters.




Technical specifications

DESIGNER "Vympel" Design buream
COUNTRY Russia
TYPE
Supersonic torpedo
Bearer
Surface ships, submarines
POWER-PLANT
Ramjet - water pump
DIMENSIONS
 
Length, m 8,00
Diameter, m -
WEIGHT
 
Maximum torpedo weight, kg
2.700
Warhead weight (nuclear) 
150 TNT equivalent
Contact (fuse, conventional head) 220
PERFORMANCE
 
Permissible torpedo speed, km/h
375
Warhead type
High-explosive
Combat range, km
until 7
- modernized version
until 13
- original version of the torpedo
2