Futlyar (Fizik-2) is a Russian deep-water homing torpedo tested by the Russian Navy in 2017; it entered service in the same year. Developed by the Saint Petersburg Research Institute of Marine Engineering and produced by the Dagdizel Machine-Building Factory, it will replace the UGST (Fizik-1.) Futlyar is a wire-guided, combustion-driven torpedo with a top speed about 50 kn (93 km/h; 58 mph) and a maximum depth capability of more than 500 m (1,600 ft). It would be able to hit targets at a range of about 50 km (27 nmi; 31 mi). It will first equip the new Borei and Yasen classes of nuclear submarines.[1][2][3]

Futlyar
TypeHeavyweight dual-purpose ASW and ASuW torpedo
Place of originRussia
Service history
In service2017
Used byRussia
Production history
DesignerSt. Petersburg Research Institute of Marine Engineering
ManufacturerDagdizel
Specifications
Length7.2 m (24 ft)
Diameter533 mm (21.0 in)

WarheadHigh explosive
Warhead weight300 kg
Detonation
mechanism
Proximity or contact detonation

Enginegas-turbine with pump-jet
PropellantOtto fuel II
Operational
range
50 km
Maximum depth500 meters
Maximum speed 50 kn
Guidance
system
Wire, active and passive acoustic/wake homing
Launch
platform
Submarine

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References

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  1. ^ "Russian Navy to Commission Latest Deep-Water Torpedo 'Futlyar' in 2018".
  2. ^ "Russian Navy to receive advanced Futlyar torpedoes".
  3. ^ "Improved UGST / Fizik Torpedo "Futlyar" to Enter Russian Navy Service in 2018".