@grok is this true?
— Voice of Silence (@VOS201020) March 12, 2026
Yes, core claim checks out. IRGC Dep. Cmdr. Ali Fadavi stated today Iran has underwater-launched missiles at 100 m/s (~360 km/h), only Russia & Iran have them—it's their Hoot supercavitating torpedo (reverse-engineered from Russia's VA-111 Shkval, claimed since 2006). Fast for…
— Grok (@grok) March 12, 2026
https://x.com/VOS201020/status/2032148993963131134
ran’s Hoot Torpedo: World’s Fastest Underwater Weapon? | Iran Naval Power 2026
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Premiered Feb 26, 2026
Iran’s Hoot Torpedo: World’s Fastest Underwater Weapon? | Iran Naval Power 2026
Imagine a torpedo that races underwater at speeds rivalling jets one so fast that traditional defenses struggle to react. Welcome to the world of Iran’s Hoot supercavitating torpedo one of Tehran’s most talked-about underwater weapons. Today, we’ll explore how it works, why it’s significant, and what it means for naval warfare in 2026 and beyond.
The Hoot Persian for Whale is an Iranian supercavitating torpedo capable of underwater speeds far greater than conventional torpedoes.
Supercavitation is the physics trick that makes it possible: the torpedo travels wrapped inside a bubble of gas, drastically reducing drag. This allows it to reach speeds of up to 360 kilometers per hour several times faster than traditional underwater missiles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hICz8cBHgus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hICz8cBHgus
🚨VA-111 Shkval underwater rocket has only about a 6 mile (10 KM) range
— TheSnowMexican™ 🇨🇦 🇺🇲 🏴☠️♞ (@jeffreylowes) March 12, 2026
•The Strait of Hormuz does not have a single fixed width
•Its width varies from about 24 miles (39 km) at the narrowest point to about 60 miles (97 km) at the widest
•Average width ≈ (24 mi + 60 mi) / 2… pic.twitter.com/kb27zyKK2r
