New Russian Torpedo Fizik 2 Can Be Launched From 1500 Feet Underwater - From Syedsoutsidethebox.blogspot.

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Russia’s subs capable of hitting target from any depth
subs armed with modernized thermal torpedo, Fizik-2.

torpedo outperforms Mk 48 Spiral torpedo of US Navy
in terms of noise level, velocity, hitting range.
Fizik-2 can travel 10 km longer
hit any target, submarines, aircraft carriers.

torpedo developed by Research & Design Institute Morteplotekhnika
already entered service with Russian Navy
will replace all electric-propelled torpedoes with Russian Navy

acquires target with dual-channel target seeker.
active-passive hydroacoustic system
detect target’s wake at 1.2-2.5 km.
torpedo hit range 50 km
carry warhead  300 kilograms


Fizik-2 length 7.2 meters, flattened nose cone
main feature axial internal-combustion engine
pistons moving parallel to shaft.
torpedo control surfaces pop up after launch.
reduces noise and greater maneuverability.
Fizik-2 uses water jet instead of propeller.
maximum speed over 110 km/h

torpedo gives Russian Navy serious advantage over rivals.

Unlike predecessors Fizik-2 launched from depth of 500 meters
near critical operational depth for nuclear submarines.