Submarines: Project 677 Lada Class

[designeraccd]

Apparently the first of class, ST. PETERSBERG is supposedly operational after extensive "fixes". The second unit is in the water and close (?) to being in service. They are supposed to have better batteries than the Pr. 636.3 boats, but not AIP. There seems to be some confusion, in the open press, about whether these are single or 1.5 hull boats. If they are single hull, it would be the first time since WW2 boats in Sov/Russian Navy. DFO

[ivorthediver]

Thanks Dennis , do you have a comparative spec sheet on these types please

[designeraccd]

There is this about the Pr. 677:

https://www.naval-technology.com/projec ... ubmarines/

and from Wiki:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilo-class_submarine

DFO

[ivorthediver]

Hmmmm hardly likely to set the world alight with these spec's by modern day standards don't you think Dennis

[designeraccd]

I would not under estimate them, given the right circumstances. They seem quite deadly if handled aggressively. DFO

[ivorthediver]

Well I suppose it depends what they are up against , but the performance spec is a tad wanting by modern standards .....not that I'm an expert Dennis

[Brian James]

Lada Class Submarine RFS Velikie Luki pictured being cold moved in the Fitting Out Embankment at Admiralty Shipyards, St Petersburg on June 27th 2023.

[Brian James]

Project 677, Lada Class Submarine RFS Saint Petersburg pictured anchored in the Neva River during a Naval parade rehearsal at St. Petersburg on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023. The celebration of Navy Day in Russia is traditionally marked on the last Sunday of July and will be celebrated on July 30th this year.

[Pelican]

Navy Lookout
Second Lada-class submarine RFS Kronstadt commissioned into the Russian Northern Fleet this week (Over 18 years after she was laid down).
Photos at - https://twitter.com/NavyLookout/status/ ... 64/photo/1

[Brian James]

Lada Class diesel electric attack Submarine RFS Velikiye Luki pictured fitting out at Admiralty Shipyards, Saint Petersburg on April 12th 2024.