Khabarovsk-class submarine
The Khabarovsk class, or Project 09851 is a class of nuclear submarines under construction for the Russian Navy.
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Khabarovsk class |
| Builders | Sevmash |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | SSN/SSGN |
| Displacement | Surfaced: 10,000 tons |
| Installed power | Nuclear reactor |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Armament |
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Development
The lead submarine Khabarovsk, was slated to be floated in June 2020. However, the launch was delayed.[1] This class of submarines is based on the Borei-class submarine's hull (other sources refers to the Project 949A class - to be verified), but is significantly smaller as it does not have the ballistic missile section. Surface displacement is reported to be about 10,000 tons.[2] The class is intended to carry six Status-6 Oceanic Multipurpose System long-range nuclear torpedoes, and will be the second submarine to carry this weapon after Belgorod. The class is also likely to carry anti-ship and land-attack missiles, in addition to torpedoes.[2][3]
According to the open sources, a total of three or four submarines have been ordered. However, while some sources suggest all the submarines are of the same class (Project 09851), others suggest that the follow-on boats could be from a separate class (09853).[2][4][5][6][7]
Units
Italics indicate estimated dates
| # | Name | Project | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Fleet | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khabarovsk | 09851 | 27 July 2014[2] | 2022 | 2024[9] | Pacific | Under construction, unverified information about trials in late 2022[10] | ||
| Ulyanovsk | 09853[4] | 28 July 2017 | 2025[11] | Northern | ||||
| TBD | 09851 or 09853 | Ordered | ||||||
| TBD? | 09851 or 09853?? |
References
- Nilsen, Thomas (11 August 2020). "20 years after Kursk, Russia moves from tragedy to redefined underwater warfare capability". The Barents Observer.
- "Khabarovsk class Nuclear-Powered Attack Submarine". Military-Today.com.
- Manaranche, Martin (May 11, 2020). "Russian Special Submarine 'Khabarovsk' Likely to be Launched in June". NavalNews.com.
- Sutton, H. I. (9 June 2020). "Russia's Newest Submarine, Khabarovsk, Could Redefine Underwater Warfare". Forbes.
- "Russian Navy Project 09851 Khabarovsk nuclear submarine to be floated in June". NavyRecognition.com. May 2020.
- Nilsen, Thomas (26 May 2020). "Russia's 'doomsday drone' prepares for testing". The Barents Observer.
- "Russian Nuclear-capable Underwater Drone to Enter Service in September". DefenseWorld.net. 7 May 2020.
- "Russia's nuclear submarine construction reaches post-Soviet high".
- https://flotprom.ru/2022/%D0%A1%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%BC%D0%B0%D1%8818/
- "Russia's nuclear submarine construction reaches post-Soviet high".