Spearfish
ASW
ASUW
ASW
dual-wire
sub
Gen 4
UK
General
| Type |
ASW |
| Country |
UK |
| Guidance |
dual-wire |
| Generation |
4 |
| Platform |
sub |
| In service from |
1999-01-01 |
Performance
| Range setting 1 (nm) |
12.0 |
| Max speed 1 (kn) |
65.0 |
| Effective range 1 (nm) |
6.0 |
| Range setting 2 (nm) |
25.0 |
| Max speed 2 (kn) |
29.0 |
| Engine |
electric |
Homing & sensors
| Acquisition cone (°) |
25.0 |
| Frequency band |
HF |
| Active frequency |
30,000.0 |
| Active DI |
30.0 |
| Active DT |
30.0 |
| Passive DT |
-13.0 |
Warhead
| Damage vs submarine |
75.00 |
| Damage vs surface |
150.00 |
Physical & limits
| Length (m) |
7.80 |
| Weight (kg) |
2,000 |
Capabilities
| ASW |
Yes |
| ASUW |
Yes |
| Wire guided |
Yes |