53-65M torpedo

Also known as

Type 53-65M
53-65M wake-homing torpedo

The 53-65M torpedo is a Soviet 533 mm wake-homing submarine torpedo from the Type 53-65 family, developed by NII-400 (Gidropribor) and documented with a 7.95 m length, 2,100 kg weight, and 307 kg warhead.

53-65M torpedo, 533 mm submarine torpedo, Munitions

Image source: 53-65K torpedo MW - Wikimedia Commons

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin: Soviet Union
Built by: NII-400 (Gidropribor)
Type: 533 mm submarine torpedo
Service note: Cold War

torpedo submarine anti-ship

Specifications

Length: 7.95 m
Weight: 2,100 kg
Warhead: 307 kg
Guidance: Active acoustic wake homing
Speed: 44/70 knots
Range: 14-24 km

Fired By

The 53-65M is documented in the Delta III-class submarine's torpedo fit.

Firing weapon

Weapon type

Firing evidence

Delta III-class submarine, Ballistic missile submarine, Naval Systems

Delta III-class submarine

Ballistic missile submarine

The class source lists 53-65M among the torpedoes carried in its four 533 mm tubes.

Sources: Delta III-class submarine - Naval Encyclopedia

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Introduced in 1969.

Media

53-65M torpedo Images

53-65M torpedo, 533 mm submarine torpedo, Munitions - view 1 — Source: 53-65K torpedo at Park Patriot - Wikimedia Commons

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Sources

Charlie class submarines - Naval EncyclopediaPublisher: Naval Encyclopedia | Note: Supports the 53-65M torpedo's development background, wake-homing role, and 1969 introduction under the Charlie class torpedo armament section. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 Delta III-class submarine - Naval EncyclopediaPublisher: Naval Encyclopedia | Note: Supports the Delta III class torpedo fit and the listing of 53-65M among torpedoes carried in its four 533 mm tubes. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 53-65K torpedo MW - Wikimedia CommonsPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and licensing context for the torpedo photo used in the gallery. | Accessed: 2026-06-27 53-65K torpedo at Park Patriot - Wikimedia CommonsPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports gallery image provenance and licensing context for the second torpedo image. | Accessed: 2026-06-27