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Torpedoes1992–present
Heavyweight dual-purpose ASW and ASuW torpedo
Spearfish torpedo is a heavyweight dual-purpose ASW and ASuW torpedo originating in United Kingdom. It was built by BAE Systems Underwater Systems.
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United Kingdom
1992–present
Royal Navy
BAE Systems Underwater Systems
1988–2003, 2020- present
550 produced
1,850 kg (4,080 lb)
7 m (23 ft)
533 mm (21 in)
30 nmi (56 km)
Aluminised PBX explosive
300 kg (660 lb)
Proximity or contact detonation
Sundstrand gas-turbine with pump-jet
HAP / Otto fuel II
80-knot (148 km/h)
Wire-guided with autonomous active terminal homing sonar
submarine
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True scale
Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
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| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 7 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
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