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Augmenting our frigates and naval helicopters with submarine-hunting capabilities, the Whitehead torpedo can operate at depths of up to 600 metres.
The sleek shape of the Whitehead torpedo enables it to skim through the water to take out ships and submarines underwater.
Length: 2,800 milimetres
Weight: 244 kilograms
Diameter: 324 milimetres
Apart from its impressive range, the Whitehead torpedo can also achieve speeds of up to 30 knots.
Speed: 16 metres per second
Range: 6 kilometres