SEAPESADOACTIVE
Akula-class (Project 971)
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Soviet/Russian nuclear-powered attack submarine known for its remarkably low noise levels, which shocked Western navies when first detected. Designed for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and intelligence gathering.
OPERADORES (2)
FABRICANTE
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INFO DE PRODUCCIÓN
HULLSeverodvinsk / Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia
SONARRussian domestic production
REACTORVarious Russian nuclear facilities
WEAPONSRussian state arsenals
FINAL ASSEMBLYSevmash / Amur Shipyard
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
Akula-class (Project 971) - Sevmash Shipyard
VENTAJAS
- Extremely quiet for its era
- Large weapons loadout
- Deep diving capability
- Proven reliable design
- Strong anti-submarine capability
DESVENTAJAS
- Aging platform (1980s-90s design)
- Maintenance-intensive nuclear systems
- Limited crew comfort for long deployments
- Fewer automation features than modern designs
- Declining numbers in active service
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
BEAM13.6 M
CREW73
DEPTH600 M (Operating)
SPEED35 Knots (Submerged)
LENGTH113.3 M
ARMAMENT4x 533mm + 4x 650mm Torpedo Tubes, Granat Cruise Missiles
TORPEDOES40 Weapons (Torpedoes/Missiles)
UNIT COST$1.5 Billion (Est.)
POWER PLANT1x OK-650B PWR Nuclear Reactor
DISPLACEMENT12,770 Tonnes (Submerged)
Discussion & Reviews(2)
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SIGN INspartan_anonSergeant Major
14d ago
Mobility cross-country is more operationally significant than top speed on paved surfaces. This platform understands that.
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