07-17-2005, 09:03 AM
New russian project 677 Lada class diesel-electric submarine "Sankt Petersburg".
This new, fourth postwar generation Project 677 Lada class diesel-electric submarine is a successor to the Type 877EKM and Type 636 Kilo-class submarines. The Lada type is significantly smaller (1,600 tons) than the previous Kilo type submarines (2,325 tons).
The "Sankt Petersburg" has been launched on 28 October 2004. This conventionally powered fourth-generation submarine, designed by the Rubin Central Design Bureau, is one of the first submarines specifically built for the Russian Navy since the collapse of the USSR.
I have been told it is the first time it was possible for foreigners to approach it so close.
Ch.
Pic : © Christophe – ChR Collection
This new, fourth postwar generation Project 677 Lada class diesel-electric submarine is a successor to the Type 877EKM and Type 636 Kilo-class submarines. The Lada type is significantly smaller (1,600 tons) than the previous Kilo type submarines (2,325 tons).
The "Sankt Petersburg" has been launched on 28 October 2004. This conventionally powered fourth-generation submarine, designed by the Rubin Central Design Bureau, is one of the first submarines specifically built for the Russian Navy since the collapse of the USSR.
I have been told it is the first time it was possible for foreigners to approach it so close.
Ch.
Pic : © Christophe – ChR Collection
