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VA-111 Shkval
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VA-111Shkval

Torpedoes · Russia · 1977
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VA-111Shkval

VA-111 Shkval
VA-111 Shkval Photo: One half 3544 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Lethality
85
Range
40
Speed
95
Guidance / Homing
60
Counter-Measure Resistance
75
Depth Capability
70
Acoustic Stealth
30
Reliability
55
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Russia
ManufacturerTactical Missiles Corporation
CategoryTorpedoes
EraCold War
In service1977
Operators3 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
67
Torpedoes MASS Rating
12/19
Cold War
39/116
All-Time
Torpedoes · 10 axes scored
Lethality
85
Range
40
Speed
95
Guidance / Homing
60
Counter-Measure Resistance
75
Depth Capability
70
Acoustic Stealth
30
Reliability
55
Technology
90
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the torpedoes category.
01 / Overview
VA-111 Shkval
Category
Country
Production
1977–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TORPEDOES · COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
torpedoes category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the torpedoes category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Weapon Typesupercavitating torpedo
  • Service Entry Year1977
  • Weight2,700 kg
  • Length8.2 m
  • Diameter533 mm
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance & Homing5MOD.5
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Propulsion Typesolid-fuel rocket booster and underwater ramjet with hydroreactive metals
  • Top Speed200 kn
  • Range7 km
◇Warhead4MOD.4
  • Warhead Typeconventional high explosive or nuclear
  • Warhead Weight210 kg
  • Explosive Filler210 kg
  • Nuclear-CapableYes
◆Platform5MOD.5
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Operators3
⬢Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Explosive Filler Weight210 kg
  • Explosive Filler TypeConventional explosive or nuclear
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1977Production started
49
years in service
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
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Designation for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) deployed and launched from submerged submarines.
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