The VA-111 Shkval is a Soviet-developed supercavitating torpedo in service since 1977, built as a countermeasure against torpedoes fired by undetected enemy submarines after Soviet researchers at the NII-24 institute were tasked with a weapon able to engage nuclear submarines. It generates a gas bubble around its own hull to sharply cut drag, reaching speeds in excess of 200 knots, far beyond any conventional torpedo.
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Weapon Classsupercavitating torpedo 1 Introduced Year Classification
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Lead sentence
The VA-111 Shkval (from Russian: шквал, squall) torpedo and its descendants are supercavitating torpedoes originally developed by the Soviet Union.
Service history
Previously operational as early as 1977, the torpedo was announced as being deployed in the 1990s.
service-status
service = 1977-present
- Weapon class classified from the entity's own sourced description text.
Operated By: Russian Navy, Infobox, used_by field
Infobox used_by field: Russian Navy and Iranian Navy
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