Iran’s Hoot Supercavitating Torpedo Raises Risks for US Navy in Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian high-speed torpedo Hoot can reach speeds of up to 100 meters per second underwater, making it one of the fastest naval weapons of its kind. Thanks to the phenomenon of hydrodynamic cavitation — the formation of an air bubble between the torpedo's surface and the surrounding water — the weapon can accelerate to roughly 360 kilometers per hour. According to Military Chronicle Telegram channel, the torpedo's effective range of about 10-13 kilometers requires it to be launched relatively close to US Navy vessels.