Poseidon (Status-6)
Type: Nuclear-Powered Autonomous Torpedo
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Sevmash Shipyard
Overview
Intercontinental-range nuclear-powered autonomous underwater vehicle designed for strategic deterrence. Capable of carrying multi-megaton nuclear warhead at depths exceeding 1,000 meters and speeds of 100+ knots. Designed to generate radioactive tsunami against coastal targets. Carried by Belgorod and Khabarovsk special-purpose submarines. Represents an entirely new category of strategic weapons.
Operators
- Russia
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