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Project
941 (Akula) Typhoon class
| 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 |
Evidently
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.