Yankee Notch-class
Summary
Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
Category | Submarine |
Subtype | Nuclear missile submarine |
Manufacturer | Severodvinsk and Komsomolsk |
Year commissioned | 1967 |
Units | K 395 |
Description
The Submarine Yankee Notch class is a group of technologically advanced submarines that have been designed for an array of missions, ranging from reconnaissance to surface and underwater warfare. These submarines are built to operate silently and unseen, making them a formidable force in naval warfare.
The Yankee Notch class submarines are equipped with a variety of state-of-the-art sensors and systems, allowing them to track and engage targets with precision. With their advanced sonar systems, they can detect and classify enemy submarines, surface ships, and even underwater obstacles.
These submarines are propelled by a powerful nuclear reactor, providing them with virtually unlimited range and endurance. They are capable of traveling at high speeds, allowing them to quickly respond to threats and maintain the element of surprise during covert operations.
In terms of armament, the Yankee Notch class submarines are armed with a wide array of torpedoes and missiles, giving them the ability to engage both surface and underwater targets. They also have the capability to launch land-attack missiles, effectively extending their reach beyond the oceans.
The Yankee Notch class submarines are designed with the utmost consideration for crew comfort and safety. They feature advanced living quarters, state-of-the-art communication systems, and advanced navigation equipment. These submarines also incorporate advanced stealth technology, reducing their acoustic, infrared, and electromagnetic signatures, making them highly elusive to enemy detection.
Technical specifications
Yankee Notch | |
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Displacement | 8880 tons |
Displacement submerged | 10300 tons |
Range | Unlimited, except by food supplies |
Crew | 120 members |
Width | 11.6 m (38.1 ft) |
Length | 132.0 m (433.1 ft) |
Max. depth | 400 m (1312.3 ft) |
Propulsion | 2 reactors with a power of 40,000 hp - 2 propellers |
Armament | 32 SS-N-21 + 6 TLT 533 mm (18 torpilles / missiles) |
Maximum speed | 13 knots |
Max. speed submerged | 25 knots |