Stonefish (mine)
| Stonefish | |
|---|---|
| Type | Mine |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems |
| Variants | 4 Warshot has an incremental payload. |
| Specifications | |
| Diameter | 533 mm (21.0 in) |
| Warhead | aluminised PBX |
Stonefish is a naval influence mine manufactured by British defence company BAE Systems. There has been conjecture that South Africa, Chile, Iraq, Libya and possibly other countries may have gained access to either some early Stonefish information or to similar technology. The mine is named after the venomous stonefish.
In 2000, the Stonefish Mk III mine was selected under Project 2045 Phase 1A for the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force, however, the project was cancelled, with reportedly around 20 training mines delivered.