Typhoon-class / Project 941 Akula
MaritimeStrategic Ballistic Missile Submarine
Overview
The largest submarine class ever built, designed by the Soviet Union for the 'Akula' project. It features a unique multiple pressure hull design and was specifically built for long-endurance strategic deterrence under...
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Key facts
- Dimensions
- L: 175m | B: 23.3m | D: 12m
- Displacement
- 48,000 tons
- Range
- 1,000,000 NM
- Max Speed
- 27 knots
- Propulsion
- 2 × OK-650 pressurized-water nuclear reactors (190 MWt each), 2 × geared steam turbines (50,000 hp each), 2 shafts
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PHYSICAL SCALE
- PHYSICAL SIZE
- 175 × 23.3 m
LAUNCH
- Launched
- 1980-09-23
PHYSICAL
- Dimensions
- L: 175m | B: 23.3m | D: 12m
- Displacement
- 48,000 tons
PERFORMANCE
- Max Speed
- 27 knots
- Range
- 1,000,000 NM
- Propulsion
- 2 × OK-650 pressurized-water nuclear reactors (190 MWt each), 2 × geared steam turbines (50,000 hp each), 2 shafts
NAVAL SPECS
- Armament
- 20 × R-39 Rif (SS-N-20 Sturgeon) SLBMs; 6 × torpedo tubes (4 × 533 mm and 2 × 650 mm)
- Complement
- 160
NAVAL BENCHMARKS
- Max Speed (knots)
- 27
- Displacement (tons)
- 48,000
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