Laika-class submarine
Class overview | |
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Name | Laika class |
Builders | Sevmash |
Preceded by | Yasen class |
General characteristics [1] | |
Type | SSN,
Possible SSGN & SSBN capability |
Displacement | Submerged: 11,340 tons |
Installed power | Nuclear reactor |
Speed | 35 kn (65 km/h; 40 mph) |
Range | Unlimited |
Endurance | 90 days |
Test depth | 600 m (2,000 ft) |
Armament |
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The Laika class, Russian designation Project 545 Laika (Russian: Лайка),[2] also referred to as Husky class (Russian: Хаски, lit. 'husky'),[3] are series of nuclear-powered, modular, fifth-generation multi-purpose submarines currently under development by Malakhit Marine Engineering Bureau for the Russian Navy.[4][5]
History
On 16 December 2014, it became known Malakhit was developing a new fifth-generation nuclear submarine as an internal initiative.
On 24 December 2019, during the Russia's Defence Ministry Board session held in Moscow, project number and some technical characteristics of the submarine were revealed.[1] The lead vessel of the class is expected to be built by 2027–2030.[9][10]
Design
The submarines are reported to combine the roles of multi-purpose and strategic submarines, being able to use both cruise and ballistic missiles depending on the task and modular configuration.[4][5][10] The submarines will have a smaller displacement than the current fourth-generation Yasen-class submarines and incorporate the double hull design with the outer hull made of composite materials.[5] The composites are also expected to be used for control surfaces and propulsion system.[5][6]
The main armament is to include the
The Project 545 submarines reportedly feature the displacement of 11,340 tons, maximum speed of 35 knots, 90 days of autonomy and maximum submersion depth of 600 meters.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Husky_SSN". www.hisutton.com. 30 December 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Russia launches R&D work on fifth-generation submarine". TASS. 17 April 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Russia's Malakhit Design Bureau Completes Husky Submarine Preliminary Design". navyrecognition.com. 23 April 2018. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ a b c "ОСК: АПЛ "Хаски" совместит в себе качества многоцелевой и стратегической подлодки" (in Russian). TASS. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Что представляет собой российская подлодка пятого поколения "Хаски"?" (in Russian). Argumenty i Fakty. 14 July 2016. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "Хаски (проект СПМБМ Малахит)" (in Russian). Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "Минобороны РФ заключило контракт на создание атомной подводной лодки пятого поколения". Interfax (in Russian). 8 August 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ "Источник: первую подлодку пятого поколения "Хаски" построят к 2027 году". TASS (in Russian). 31 May 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Новейшие подлодки "Хаски" вооружат баллистическими ракетами" (in Russian). Zvezda. 24 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.