Tigerfish torpedo

The Mk24-2 Tigerfish torpedo is a heavy torpedo used by the Royal Navy for several years. It is being replaced in service by the much more capable Spearfish torpedo.

General Characteristics

• Speed: 64 kilometers per hour (35 knots)
• Range: 39 kilometers (22 nautical miles) at low speed, 13 kilometers (7 nautical miles) at high speed
• Length: 6.5 meters (21.2 feet)
• Diameter: 533mm (21 inches)
• Weight: 1550 kilograms (3414 pounds)
• Warhead: 134-340 kilograms (295-750 pounds)
• Power Plant: Electrical
• Fuel: Chloride silver-zinc oxide batteries
• Guidance System: Wire guided with active terminal homing sonar
• First Deployed: mid-1980s