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Project 941 (Akula) Typhoon classProject 941 (Akula) Typhoon class
PLARB - Nuclear Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine
 
 
 
D. (tons): 24,500/33,800 
Speed (kts): 16/27
Dimensions (m): 175,0 x 22,8 x 11,5 
M./Engine: 2/330-360 mwt pres.-water nuclear reactors, steam turbines; 2/7 bladed props.,100'000 hp 
Officer/Enlisted 50 /100
 
Missiles: 20/SS-N-20 (RSM-52) Sturgeon ballistic missiles 
?/SS-N-15 (82-P) or ?(SS-N-16) ?
Torpedoes: 4/533mm (53-65K, SET-65, SAET-60M)  2 /650mm (65-76)  Total: 20
 AAW: 8/SA-16 Igla-1 missiles
 
Project 941 (Akula) Typhoon class PLARBEvidently intended to operate beneath the Arctic ice park, breaking through to launch. Design incorporates two parallel pressure hulls within the outer hull, with the massive sail beign an additional pressure vessel. Forward location of the missile tubes is unique.

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