World Navies Today: Russian Submarines

Revised 25 March 2002
Version 1.11
Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew Toppan
World Navies Today Main Page: http://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/

This list includes all submarines, excluding small research or rescue submersibles.

Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are listed in italics. Navigation and surface-search radars are not listed. All classifications are purely unofficial and are based on an attempt to use standard classifications throughout all navies; they may or may not correspond to "official" designations.

State of the Russian Fleet: Due to continued political, economic and societal chaos in Russia, the Fleet is in a badly deteriorated state. Even those ships that remain in commission and theoretically operational are generally unable to deploy, due to lack of trained crews and lack of funds to buy fuel and stores. In general maintenance is minimal or nonexistent, and there are no funds to conduct much-needed overhauls, even for major fleet units. Many ships have been abandoned when repairs or refits came due.

This list identifies those units believed to remain operational, but most of these units are unable to deploy for the reasons cited above. Ships in refit are listed only when there is a reasonable chance of them returning to service. Ships laid up pending refit generally are listed, as they could return to service if funding became available.

Many ships, especially auxiliaries, have been operating in commercial or charter freight or passenger service to raise operating funds. These are listed as active units, as they could rapidly return to naval roles if required.

Fleets: The following abbreviations are used to indicate fleet assignements:
NOR: Northern Fleet, headquarters at Severomorsk.
PAC: Pacific Fleet, headquarters at Vladivostok.
BLK: Black Sea Fleet, headquarters at Sevastopol.
BALT: Baltic Sea Fleet, headquarters at Kaliningrad.
CASP: Caspian Flotilla.
RIV: Units assigned to service on inland rivers.

Ballistic Missile Submarines
Guided Missile Submarines
Attack Submarines
Diesel-Electric Submarines
Special Missions, Trials & Experimental Submarines



Ballistic Missile Submarines
Yuriy Dolgorukiy nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine (0+1 ship)
(Project 955, Borey)

Preliminary Specifications Only
Displacement: approx. 19,400 tons submerged
Dimensions: 170 x 13.5 x 9 meters/557.7 x 44.3 x 29.5 feet
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 OK-650B reactors, 2 shafts, 98,000 shp shp, 29 knots
Crew: approx. 110
Sonar: MGK-540 Skat-3M suite
Armament: unknown SLBM, 6 21 inch torpedo tubes

Concept/Program: A new SSBN design; first unit was laid down late in 1996. Probably will employ the same propulsion plant as the Severodvinsk class. Construction has apparently resumed after a long stoppage. The original planned SLBM was cancelled, so a new missile must be substituted.

Classification: Raketnyy Podvodnyy Strategicheskogo Nazhacheniya (RPKSN); Strategic Missile Cruiser.

Builders: Sevmashpredpriyatiye, Severodvinshk.

Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
Yuriy Dolgorukiy Building
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'Typhoon' class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarine (1 ship)
(Project 941, Akula)

Displacement: 33,800 tons submerged
Dimensions: 172 x 23.3 x 11 meters/564.3 x 76.4 x 36 feet
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 OK-650 reactors, 2 shafts, 100,000 shp, 25 knots
Crew: 160
Sonar: Skat series/Shark Gill LF active/passive suite
Armament: 20 RSM-52/SS-N-20 Sturgeon SLBM, 6 21 inch torpedo tubes (20+ Type 53-65K, SET-65, SAET-60M torpedoes and/or RPK-6/SS-N-16 Vodopod/Stallion ASROC), 1 SA-14 SAM position

Concept/Program: World's largest submarines; intended to operate under the Arctic ice pack. There are a total of 5 separate pressure vessels within the outer pressure hull. Russia has previously stated that these vessels would be discarded in the near future, and the US has provided funding for their scrapping, but recent statements indicate some or all may be retained in service, and some of the currently inactive units may return to service.

Classification: Raketnyy Podvodnyy Strategicheskogo Nazhacheniya (RPKSN); Strategic Missile Cruiser.

Builders: Sevmashpredpriyatiye, Severodvinshk.

Disposals/Reserve: TK-202 and TK-12 (2nd and 3rd units) discarded by 1996 due to need for repairs/refit; TK-208 (class leader) in overhaul since 1992 and was intended to receive the newer SS-NX-28 Grom SLBM, but will not return to service. TK-13 out of service but could be repaired. TK-17 is also out of service.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
TK-20 Severstal 1989 NOR Nerpich'ya
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'Delta-IV' class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (6 ships)
(Project 667BDRM, Del'fin)

Displacement: 18,200 tons submerged
Dimensions: 167 x 11.7 x 8.8 meters/548 x 38.4 x 28.9 feet
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 VM-S4G reactors, 2 shafts, 60,000 shp, 24 knots
Crew: 135
Sonar: MGK-500 series Skat-BDRM/Shark Gill LF active/passive suite with towed array
Armament: 16 RSM-54/SS-N-23 Shtil/Skiff SLBM, 4 21 inch torpedo tubes (12 torpedoes and/or RPK-6/SS-N-16 Vodopod/Stallion ASROC)

Concept/Program: The final version of the 'Delta'/'Yankee' series, with general improvements over the 'Delta-III' class. Intended to remain in service until 2004 at least, but lack of maintenance funding may shorten their lives.

Classification: Raketnyy Podvodnyy Strategicheskogo Nazhacheniya (RPKSN); Strategic Missile Cruiser.

Builders: Sevmashpredpriyatiye, Severodvinshk.

Disposals/Reserve: Two additional units were building but have been cancelled. K-51 in refit since 1993 and unlikely to see further service. K-64 offered for scrap; K-84 may be inoperable.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
K-84 1986 NOR Onen'ya
K-114 1989 NOR Onen'ya
K-117 Bryansk 1990 NOR Onen'ya
K-18 Kareliya 1991 NOR Onen'ya
K-407 Novomoskovsk 1992 NOR Onen'ya
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'Delta-III' class nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines (5 ships)
(Project 667BDR, Kal'mar)

Displacement: 16,000+ tons submerged
Dimensions: 155 x 11.7 x 8.7 meters/508.5 x 38.4 x 28.5 feet
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 VM-4 series reactors, 2 shafts, 52,000 shp, 24 knots
Crew: 130
Sonar: MGK-500 series Skat-2/Shark Gill LF active/passive suite with towed array in some
Armament: 16 RSM-50/SS-N-18 Stingray SLBM, 4 21 inch torpedo tubes (12 torpedoes and/or RPK-6/SS-N-16 Vodopod/Stallion ASROC), 2 15.8 inch torpedo tubes (4 SET-73 torpedoes)

Concept/Program: An upgraded version of the 'Delta-II' design, with longer-range SLBMs. This class is now declining in numbers and is scheduled to be discarded under strategic arms limitation treaties.

Classification: Raketnyy Podvodnyy Strategicheskogo Nazhacheniya (RPKSN); Strategic Missile Cruiser.

Builders: Sevmashpredpriyatiye, Severodvinshk.

Disposals/Reserve: K-441 and K-424 stricken 1996, K-129 stricken 1995, K-433 gutted for probable conversion to a "research" (special operations) or DSRV transport submarine, but there is no evidence that this work has been carried out. 6 of the 11 units listed below are also stricken or unservicable, specific identities not known.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
K-449 1976 PAC
K-455 1977 PAC
K-490 1977 PAC
K-487 1977 NOR
K-44 1978 NOR
K-496 1979 NOR
K-506 1979 PAC
K-211 1980 PAC
K-223 1981 PAC
K-180 1981 PAC
K-433 Svyatoy Giorgiy Pobedonosets 1982 PAC
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Discarded Classes: All 'Delta-II' class out of service by the end of 1996; all 'Delta-I' stricken by 1998, all 'Yankee' discarded or converted by the end of 1993; last 'Hotel' decommissioned 1991, last 'Golf' decommissioned 1990.


Guided Missile Submarines
Krasnodar ('Oscar-II') class (8+2 ships)
(Project 949A, Antey-II)

Displacement: 19,400 tons submerged
Dimensions: 155 x 18.2 x 9.2 meters/508.5 x 59.7 x 30.2 feet
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 OK-650B reactors, 2 shafts, 98,000 shp, 32 knots
Crew: 107
Sonar: MGK-500 series Skat-2/Shark Gill LF active/passive suite with towed array
Armament: 24 P-700/SS-N-19 Granit/Shipwreck SSM, 4 21 inch torpedo tubes and 4 25.6 inch torpedo tubes (24 Type torpedoes and/or RPK-7/SS-N-16 Veter/Stallion ASROC)

Concept/Program: Very large guided-missile submarines; an enlarged version of the 'Oscar-I' design. Intended for strikes against US surface forces, especially carriers. The Pacific Fleet units of this class remain relatively active and routinely deploy. Kursk (K-141) was lost in the Barents Sea on 12 August 2000; salvaged 8 October 2001. There is at least one incomplete boat of this class still in existence.

Classification: Atomnie Podvodnie Kreysery 1 Ranga (APKR); 1st Class Nuclear Powered Submarine Cruiser.

Builders: Sevmashpredpriyatiye, Severodvinshk.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
K-148 Orenburg 1986 NOR
K-132 Irkutsk 1987 PAC Reserve
K-119 Voronezh 1988 PAC
K-173 Krasnoyarsk 1988 PAC Reserve
K-410 Smolensk 1990 NOR
K-442 Chelyabinsk 1990 PAC
K-456 Vilyuchinsk 1991 PAC
K-266 Orel 1992 NOR
K-186 Omsk 1993 PAC
K-526 Tomsk 1997 PAC
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Reserve Classes: The two 'Oscar-I' class SSGNs were stricken in 1997.
Discarded Classes: The three 'Yankee Notch' SSGNs (converted SSBNs) were laid up by the end of 1997. The single 'Papa' was discarded in 1991; all 'Charlie-II' class were discarded by 1996 (one retained in reserve commission for possible trials use); last 'Charlie-I' class discarded 1992-1994; the last 'Echo-II' class were discarded 1993-1995. The last 'Juliett' class SSGs were discarded in 1993.


Attack Submarines
Severodvinsk class nuclear powered attack submarines (0+1 ship)
(Project 885)

Displacement: 11,800 tons submerged
Dimensions: 111 x 12 x 8.4 meters/364.2 x 39.4 x 27.6 feet
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 1 reactor (OK-650B?), 1 shaft, 43,000 shp, 31 knots
Crew: 50
Sonar: Irtysh-Amfora suite
Armament: 8 VLS tubes for cruise missiles, 4 25.6 inch torpedo tubes (24 torpedoes, mines, RKP-55/SS-N-21 Granat/Sampson strategic cruise missiles, RPK-7/SS-N-16 Veter/Stallion ASROC)

Concept/Program: A completely new SSN design, with significant cruise missile capability. Up to seven are planned, but construction of the lead unit has stopped due to finanacial problems, and it is doubtful that any will be completed in the forseeable future. Construction of the lead unit began in 1993; little progress was made before work stopped in 1996.

Classification: Podvodnaya Lodka Atomnaya (PLA); Nuclear Powered Submarine.

Builders: Sevmashpredpriyatiye, Severodvinshk.

Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
Severodvinsk Suspended
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'Akula'/'Akula-II' class nuclear powered attack submarines (10+6 ships)
(Project 971/971U, Shchuka-B)

Displacement: 10,700 (Akula-II: 12,390) tons submerged
Dimensions: 110.3 x 13.6 x 9.68 meters/361.9 x 44.6x 31.7 feet
(Akula-II: 114.3 meters/375 feet long)
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 1 OK-650B reactor, 1 shaft, 47,600 shp, 33 knots
Crew: 73 (Akula-II: 50)
Sonar: Skat-KS suite with MGK-500 Shark Gill LF active/passive, passive arrays, towed array
Armament: 4 25.6 inch torpedo tubes, 4 21 inch torpedo tubes (SAET-60M, Type 65-76, Type 53-65K torpedoes, RKP-55/SS-N-21 Granat/Sampson strategic cruise missiles, RPK-6/RPK-7/SS-N-16 Vodopod/Veter/Stallion ASROC); later units also: 6 21 inch external torpedo tubes, 1 Strela SAM position

Concept/Program: Was a new-design submarine, the steel-hulled contemporary to the titanium 'Sierra' class, but with a primary role of strategic strike using SS-N-21 cruise missiles. Are used as general-purpose attack submarines, and must be considered the best Russian SSNs in service - but still lag behind USN subs. There have been two upgrades: 'Improved Akula' and 'Akula-II'. Improvements included better silencing and improved automation. There is some disagreement as to which units are 'Improved Akula' vs. 'Akuka-II'.

Classification: Podvodnaya Lodka Atomnaya (PLA); Nuclear Powered Submarine.

Builders: Zavod imeni Leninskiy Komsomol, Komsolol'sk-na-Amur; Sevmashpredpriyatiye, Severodvinshk.

Disposals/Reserve: K-284 (lead unit) laid up in 1995 pending refuelling; probably will not return to service. K-322 (Kashalot) also laid up and unlikely to return to service.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
K-263 Del'fin 1985 PAC
K-391 Bratsk 1987 PAC
K-331 Narval 1988 PAC
K-480 Ak Bars 1989 NOR
K-317 Pantera 1990 NOR
K-461 Volk 1992 NOR
K-419 Morzh 1992 PAC Improved Akula
K-328 Leopard 1993 NOR Improved Akula
K-157 Tigr 1994 NOR Improved Akula
K-267 Samara Laid Up Pending Commissioning Improved Akula
K-??? Nerpa Suspended Improved Akula
K-??? Vepr 1995 NOR Akula-II
K-??? Gepard 2001 Akula-II
K-??? Kuguar Construction Suspended Akula-II
K-?? Kaban Construction Suspended Akula-II
K-??? Rys Construction Suspended Akula-II
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Nizhniy Novgorod ('Sierra-II') class nuclear powered attack submarines (2 ships)
(Project 945A)

Displacement: 10,400 tons submerged
Dimensions: 110.5 x 12.3 x 9.5 meters/362.5 x 40.4 x 31.2 feet
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 1 OK-650 reactor, 1 shaft, 50,000 shp, 33.6 knots
Crew: 61
Sonar: Skat suite with MGK-503 Shark Gill LF active/passive, towed array
Armament: 4 25.6 inch torpedo tubes, 4 21 inch torpedo tubes (40 SAET-60M, Type 65-76, Type 53-65K torpedoes, RKP-55/SS-N-21 Granat/Sampson strategic cruise missiles, RPK-6/RPK-7/SS-N-16 Vodopod/Veter/Stallion ASROC), 1 Strela SAM position

Concept/Program: A somewhat enlarged, improved version of the 'Sierra-I' class; titanium hulled. Construction halted in favor of the 'Akula' class.

Classification: Podvodnaya Lodka Atomnaya (PLA); Nuclear Powered Submarine.

Builders: Krasnoye Sormovo Zavod 112, Nizhniy Novgorod (Gorkiy), completed at Sevmashpredpriyatiye, Severodvinshk.

Disposals/Reserve: Third unit cancelled prior to completetion.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
K-534 Nizhniy Novogorod 1990 NOR
K-336 Pskov 1993 NOR
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Krab ('Sierra-I' class) nuclear powered attack submarine (1 ship)
(Project 945)

Displacement: 10,100 tons submerged
Dimensions: 105.5 x 12.3 x 9.5 meters/346.1 x 40.4 x 31.2 feet
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 1 OK-650 reactor, 1 shaft, 50,000 shp, 33.6 knots
Crew: 61
Sonar: Skat suite with MGK-503 Shark Gill LF active/passive, towed array
Armament: 4 25.6 inch torpedo tubes, 4 21 inch torpedo tubes (40 SAET-60M, Type 65-76, Type 53-65K torpedoes, RKP-55/SS-N-21 Granat/Sampson strategic cruise missiles, RPK-6/RPK-7/SS-N-16 Vodopod/Veter/Stallion ASROC), 1 Strela SAM position

Concept/Program: Relatively modern titanium-hulled SSN. Production halted in favor of 'Sierra-II'.

Classification: Podvodnaya Lodka Atomnaya (PLA); Nuclear Powered Submarine.

Builders: Krasnoye Sormovo Zavod 112, Nizhniy Novgorod (Gorkiy), completed at Sevmashpredpriyatiye, Severodvinshk.

Disposals/Reserve: K-239 (class leader) to reserve 1997 pending refuelling; probably will not return to service.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
K-276 Tula 1987 NOR Ara Guba
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'Victor-III' class nuclear powered attack submarines (8 ships)
(Project 671RTM/671RTMK)

Displacement: 7,250 tons submerged
Dimensions: 106.1 x 10.6 x 8 meters/348.1 x 34.8 x 26.2 feet
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 VM-4 reactors, 1 shaft, 31,000 shp, 30 knots
Crew: 85
Sonar: Skat-KS suite with MGK-500 Shark Gill LF active/passive, passive arrays, towed array
Armament: 2 25.6 inch torpedo tubes, 4 21 inch torpedo tubes (SAET-60M, Type 65-76, Type 53-65K torpedoes, RPK-6/RPK-7/SS-N-16 Vodopod/Veter/Stallion ASROC)

Concept/Program: An improvement over the now-stricken 'Victor-II' class; was the standard general-purpose Soviet SSN until the 'Akula' class. Of the 26 units completed, only 8 remain in service. Specific disposal dates are not available. Most or all of the survivors are in the Northern Fleet.

Classification: Podvodnaya Lodka Atomnaya (PLA); Nuclear Powered Submarine.

Builders: Admiralteiskiye Verfi 194, St. Petersburg; Zavod imeni Leninskiy Komsomol 199, Komsolol'sk-na-Amur

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
K-264 1984
K-299 1984
K-244 1985
K-292 1987
K-388 Daniil Moskovskiy 1988
K-138 1990
K-414 1990
K-448 Tambov' 1992
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Discarded Classes: Single 'Mike' class sunk 1989; all 'Victor-II' and 'Victor-I' discarded by 1996; all 'Alfa' class withdrawn from service 1990-1991 but one retained through 1995 for experimental purposes.


Diesel-Electric Submarines
Sankt Petersburg class submarine (0+1 ship)
(Project 677, Lada)

Displacement: 2,700 tons submerged
Dimensions: 72 x 7.2 x 4.4 meters/236.2 x 23.6 x 14.4 feet
Propulsion: Diesel-Electric, 2 diesels, AIP, 1 shaft, 2,700 shp, 22 knots
Crew: 37
Sonar: active & passive bow & flank arrays, towed array
Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes (16 SET 16 torpedoes, Novator Al'fa or Oniks SSM, RPK-6/SS-N-16 Vodopod/Stallion ASROC)

Concept/Program: A considerably improved version of the 'Kilo'/Improved Kilo design, including much better quieting, new combat systems, and AIP. Several less capable variants are available for export. Construction is apparently suspended.

Classification: Podvodnaya Lodka (PL); Submarine.

Builders: United Admiralty SY, St. Petersburg

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
B-100 Sankt Petersburg Suspended
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Improved 'Kilo' class submarines (6 ships)
(Project 636)

Displacement: 3,126 tons submerged
Dimensions: 73.8 x 9.9 x 6.6 meters/242.1 x 32.5 x 21.7 feet
Propulsion: Diesele-electric, 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 5,500 shp, 20 knots
Crew: 52
Sonar: MGK-400 Rubikon/Shark Gill LF active/passive suite
Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes (16 SET 16 torpedoes, RPK-6/SS-N-16 Vodopod/Stallion ASROC), 1 SA-N-8 SAM position

Concept/Program: A generally improved version of the standard 'Kilo' design, with improved quieting and automation. May be considered an interim design between the standard 'Kilo' and the new Lada project. Of the six boats listed, at least three are believed to be in reserve.

Classification: Podvodnaya Lodka (PL); Submarine.

Builders: Zavod imeni Leninskiy Komsomol 112, Komsolol'sk-na-Amur; Krasnoye Sormovo Zavod 199, Nizhniy Novgorod (Gorkiy), completed at Sevmashpredpriyatiye, Severodvinshk.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
B-187
B-190
B-431
B-800
B-880 Del'fin
B-529
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'Kilo' class submarines (12 ships)
(Project 877/877VD/877EKM, Paltus)

Displacement: 2,450 tons submerged
Dimensions: 72.6 x 9.9 x 6.6 meters/238.2 x 32.5 x 21.6 feet
Propulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 5,900 shp, 17 knots
Crew: 53
Sonar: MGK-400 Rubikon/Shark Gill LF active/passive suite
Armament: 6 21 inch torpedo tubes (16 SET 16 torpedoes, RPK-6/SS-N-16 Vodopod/Stallion ASROC), 1 SA-N-8 SAM position

Concept/Program: A standard Soviet diesel-electric submarine design, also produced extensively for export. Generally intended for coastal/littoral operations. No longer in production for the Russian Navy, but remain in production for export. Beyond those in service, a number of boats are in reserve.

Classification: Podvodnaya Lodka (PL); Submarine.

Builders: Zavod imeni Leninskiy Komsomol 112, Komsolol'sk-na-Amur; Krasnoye Sormovo Zavod 199, Nizhniy Novgorod (Gorkiy), completed at Sevmashpredpriyatiye, Severodvinshk.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
B-409
B-439
B-440
B-459 Valadikavkaz
B-871
B-???
B-???
B-???
B-???
B-???
B-???
B-???
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Discarded Classes: All previous submarine classes discarded; a few 'Whiskey' and 'Romeo' class hulks remain as immobile training facilities. The last 'Whiskey' was stricken in 1998, and all surviving 'Tango' class are in reserve, unservicable.


Special Missions, Trials & Experimental Submarines
KS-411 ('Yankee Stretch' class) nuclear powered special misssions support submarine (1 ship)
(Project 09780)

Displacement: 11,600 tons submerged
Dimensions: 160 x 12 x 9 meters/524.9 x 39.4 x 29.5 feet
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 VM-4/2 reactors, 2 shafts, 52,000 shp, 28 knots
Crew: approx. 110
Sonar: unknown
Armament: believed none

Concept/Program: A converted 'Yankee' class SSBN, with the missile compartment replaced by an extended hull section. Believed to serve as a "mothership" to transport and support the 'Platus' class small special missions submarines (see below). Not a combatant submarine. May not be operational.

Classification: SMPL/AS; SMPL refers to Sverkhmalaya Podvodnavy Lodka (Super-Small Submarine).

Builders: Sevmashpredpriyatiye, Severodvinshk

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
KS-441 1970/90 NOR
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KS-403 ('Yankee Pod' class) nuclear powered trials submarine (1 ship)
(Project 09774)

Displacement: 10,100 tons submerged
Dimensions: 134 x 12 x 8.8 meters/439.6 x 39.4 x 28.9 feet
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 2 VM-4/2 reactors, 2 shafts, 52,000 shp, 27 knots
Crew: approx. 110
Sonar: unknown
Armament: believed none

Concept/Program: Another former 'Yankee' SSBN stripped of missiles; converted for various trials purposes, mainly sonar trials. Believed to currently carry the Irtysh-Amfora sonar suite intended for the Severodvinsk class SSNs. This unit also known as 'Yankee SSAN'.

Classification: unknown.

Builders: Sevmashpredpriyatiye, Severodvinshk.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
KS-403 1971/80 NOR
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Discarded Classes: The single 'Beluga' class trials submarine is believed to be inoperable or discarded; the only 'Lima' class trial submarine entered overhaul circa 1989 and was abandoned by 1993. The two 'India' class salvage/rescue submarines were discarded in 1995; the four 'Bravo' class target/training submarines were discarded 1992-95. The last 'Alfa' class SSN was adapted for trials use but was discarded by 1995.
'Uniform' class nuclear powered special missions submarines (2 ships)
(Project 1910, Kashalot)

Displacement: 1,580 tons submerged
Dimensions: 69 x 7 x 5.2 meters/226.4 x 23 x 17 feet
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 1 reactor, 1 shaft, 6,000 shp, 30 knots
Crew: 36
Sonar: HF active arrays
Armament: none

Concept/Program: Small nuclear-powered submarines; titanium hulled, deep-diving, and very fast for their size. Fitted with side thrusters. Probably employed for covert seafloor "research" (i.e. "ocean engineering").

Classification: unknown.

Builders: Admiralteiskiye Verfi 196, St. Petersburg.

Disposals/Reserve: Sister AS-15 (class leader) in reserve, condition and future prospects unknown.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
AS-16 1989 NOR
AS-19 1995 NOR
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'Paltus' class nuclear powered special missions submarines (2 ships)
(Project 1083.1)

Displacement: 730 tons submerged
Dimensions: 53 x 3.8 x 5.3 meters/173.9 x 12.5 x 17.4 feet
Propulsion: Steam turbines, 1 reactor, 1 shaft, 300 shp, 6 knots
Crew: 14
Sonar: none
Armament: none

Concept/Program: Very small nuclear-powered submarines; fitted with manipulator arms and side thrusters. Very deep operating depth. Almost certainly employed for covert seafloor "research". Essentially the Soviet equivalent to the US NR-1. It is believed that the 'Yankee Stretch' conversion (above) serves as a "mother ship" for transport and support of these craft.

Classification: unknown.

Builders: Admiralteiskiye Verfi 196, St. Petersburg.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport Notes
AS-21 1991
AS-35 1995
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Discarded Classes: The small 'X-Ray' class special missions submarine had become inoperable by 1997 and will not return to service.


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