Perspective of the Technologies about Torpedo Warhead

In view of the present situation of the technologies about torpedo warhead, five aspects in the research of ex-plosive effect enhancement of torpedo warhead are prospected. 1) developing new type of torpedo warhead structure to realize shape charge explosion; 2) developing new type of high energy explosive to enhance damage power; 3) enlarging torpedo diameter to substantially increase the maximum charge; 4) adopting advanced technology to increase charge density; and 5) using nuclear charge if necessary. Moreover, it is suggested that more attention should be paid to nu-merical simulation and underwater explosion test of torpedo warhead on the basis of improving research methods and supporting conditions.