Description:
The Project 945A-class submarines, Sierra II class NATO-codename, are intended to engage surface ships, submarines and ground targets using torpedoes, rockets, mines, anti-ship missiles and cruise missiles. Their titanium hull allows them to plunge up to 1,000 meters depth. Torpedoes, missiles, mines and rockets can be released through 4 533mm and 4 650mm torpedo tubes. Overall performance of Project 945A submarines is similar to Project 971 class submarines, Akula class NATO-codename.
The Project 945A is an evolution of the proven Project 945, Sierra NATO-codename, submarine with optimized propulsion system for lower noise emission and enlarged hull. Only one Project 945 submarine remains in service with the Russian Navy.
Specifications Accommodation: Crew 61
Number of Weapons: 40
Dimensions: Length 110 m, Width 12.3 m
Weights: Max Weight 10,400 t, Min Weight 7,200 t
Performance: Endurance 50 day, Max Operating Depth 1,000 m (3,281 ft), Top Speed 18 mps (35 kt)
Power: Power 50,000 shp
Other: Torpedo Tubes 8
Operators
Russia / 2
As of
Holdings
2008
3 (Project 945 and 945A)
Ships
K-336 Pskov
Commissioning: 1993
K-534 Nizhniy Novogorod
Commissioning: 1990
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Notes (*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)
Russia / 2 