OVERVIEW: The Yu-10 is a modern Chinese heavyweight torpedo believed to be a deep-diving, wire-guided weapon with advanced acoustic homing, designed for both anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare. It reportedly entered service in 2015 and is considered China’s most advanced operational torpedo.

DETAILS: The designation "Yu" (鱼) is used in Chinese nomenclature for torpedoes, with “10” indicating its position in the known series. The Yu-10 is believed to have been developed by the Chinese defense industry through domestic R&D, possibly incorporating design features inspired by or reverse-engineered from the US Mk48 Mod 6 torpedo, though direct equivalence is unconfirmed. It is described by Chinese sources as a high-speed, long-range torpedo with both active and passive homing modes and wire guidance in the midcourse. Specific details about propulsion, guidance systems, or warhead configuration remain undisclosed in open sources.

TYPE: Heavyweight Torpedo

FUNCTION: The Yu-10 is launched from submarines and is guided initially via wire, transitioning to active/passive acoustic homing in terminal phase. It is designed to engage enemy submarines and surface vessels in both deep and shallow water environments.

NOTE:
IOC: 2015 (Yu-10)
Manufacturer: China (China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation)
Operators: China

SOURCE:
China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC): http://www.cssc.net.cn ; South China Morning Post: https://www.scmp.com/news/china ; Global Times (China): https://www.globaltimes.cn ; IISS The Military Balance ; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yu-10_torpedo