Supercavitating Torpedo
Supercavitating Torpedoes: Russia and Iran Have Them (The Navy Doesn’t)
Summary: Supercavitating torpedoes, which use a cavitation bubble to reduce drag and achieve high speeds, are operated by Russia, Iran, Germany, and not the U.S. These torpedoes have a distinctive...
Russia’s 200 Knot Shkval Supercavitating Torpedo: A Nightmare for the U.S. Navy?
Summary: The VA-111 Shkval, a Soviet-era supercavitating torpedo, revolutionized underwater warfare with its unprecedented speed of up to 200 knots, thanks to a rocket engine and the phenomenon of supercavitation....