The SAET-50 is an electrically powered acoustic homing torpedo that is launched from submarines. The SAET-50M that was introduced in 1955 has a more powerful battery and improved propulsion, resulting in a longer range, higher speed and reduced noise.

The Type 53-51 is a modified version of the World War 2 Type 53-39 torpedo. The fuse has been improved and a limited form of maneuverability is introduced. The ET-56 is an electrically driven version that uses many similar components, such as the warhead.

The Type 53-56 is a non homing torpedo that was introduced in 1956 and is fired from surface vessels and submarines. The Type 53-56V and VA that were introduced in 1964 and 1966 respectively are export models that use air instead of oxygen. The V is a non homing torpedo while the VA is an acoustic wake following torpedo.

The Type 53-57 is a non homing torpedo that is based on the 53-56, but is fitted with a turbine engine. The design of the turbine engine was inspired by Nazi German research. The 53-58 is a similar torpedo that carries a nuclear warhead, making it the first nuclear tipped torpedo in Soviet service. The Type 53-61 is an acoustic wake following homing torpedo with an engine derived from the Type 53-57 torpedo. Introduced in 1961, it is nicknamed Alligator and launched from surface ships and submarines. The 53-61M, introduced in 1969, uses an improved homing system.

The SET-53 is an active acoustic homing torpedo for use against submarines that was introduced in 1958. It is launched from surface ships and submarines. The SET-53M was introduced in 1964. It uses a passive seeker and a new battery design allowing greater range and speed. The SET-53ME is an export model of the SET-53M. The small warhead in all models limits its effectiveness.

The SAET-60 is a passive acoustic homing torpedo that is launched by submarines. It was introduced somewhere between 1961 and 1966. The improved SAET-60M was introduced in 1969. It adds a second speed setting with a longer range and has a lighter warhead. Alternatively the SAET-60M is known as SAET-M. A nuclear version of the SAET-60 also exists, although designation is unknown.

The Type 53-65 is an acoustic wake following homing torpedo that is based on the earlier Type 53-61. The 53-65K uses different fuel and the 53-65M is an improved model with longer range. The 53-65 was introduced in 1965 and both variants in 1969. The 53-65KE is the export model of the 53-65K. The 53-68 is a straight running model with nuclear warhead.

The SET-65 is an acoustic homing torpedo introduced in 1965 for use against submarines. It is launched from surface ships and submarines. The SET-65M uses the Sapfir guidance system and was previously named SET-65Sh. The SET-65 and SET-65M are also known under the names Yenot and Yenot-2 respectively. The SET-65E and SET-65KE are the export models.

The TEST-68 is the first Russian wire guided torpedo and is based on the SET-53M. Contrary to the designation it was not introduced in 1968, but in 1969. It is fired by submarines at other submarines. It was soon replaced by the more capable TEST-71.

The TEST-71 is a much heavier wire guided torpedo than the TEST-68. It has a better range, more explosive power and can reach targets much deeper in the water. The TEST-71M features the improved Sapfir seeker that is also used in the SET-65M. The TEST-71MK features a further improved seeker and larger warhead and is also known as the TEST-96. The UTEST-71E has a wake homing seeker for use against surface ships and has limited anti-submarine capabilities. Export versions are designated TEST-71ME and TEST-71MKE. The TEST-71ME-NK is an improved version of the UTEST-71E with full active/passive seeker capability, similar to the USET-80. The surface ship launched TEST-3 that was introduced in 1977 is a TEST-71 that lacks the wire guidance.

The USET-80 is a multipurpose electric-propelled torpedo with both acoustic wake homing and active/passive acoustic homing. It truly multipurpose as it is launched by both submarines and surface ships against submarines and surface targets.

The UGST is the most modern torpedo in the Type 53 family. It has a piston engine and uses pump-jet propulsion. As a result it has much more range and a higher speed than any other Type 53 torpedo. A shorter version compliant to NATO standard 533mm torpedo tubes has also been developed.