Spearfish Mark-1 achieves Initial Operating Capability
That would make any German submariner envious: Over the past few days, the British navy has been carrying out torpedo tests in the Caribbean. So instead of cold weather and overpriced beer, it's sunshine and cocktails. And with a suntan and target water, it obviously shoots well too, because the revised version of the Spearfish torpedo has been awarded Initial Operating Capability. The lucky crew of the HMS Audacious travelled to the site for the tests. With their boat, the fourth of the Astute class, they were able to carry out five successful shots with the officially Mod-1 christened heavyweight torpedo. Equipped with this seal of approval, the existing torpedoes can now be modernised and subsequently converted into...
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