Shkval project was started in early 1960 as a defensive weapon for Red Fleet SSN's. They were to fire one or two very high speed torpedoes against US hunter killers and take evasive action. Secondary purpose was to hit US carrier task forces with nuclear warhead, but this is nearly impossible because of two reasons:
1. Sneaking in highly protected task force group well within firing range (around 10km) is nearly impossible (think about a defensive perimeter formed by S-3 Vikings, SH-3 / SH-60's, Spruance's, SSN'S, allied CV's etc)
2. Range was so close that an explosion could well damage the attacker.
1. Sneaking in highly protected task force group well within firing range (around 10km) is nearly impossible (think about a defensive perimeter formed by S-3 Vikings, SH-3 / SH-60's, Spruance's, SSN'S, allied CV's etc)
2. Range was so close that an explosion could well damage the attacker.
