Russia to build fifth-generation Kalina-class diesel-electric submarine for Northern, Baltic Fleets

: Posted On Wednesday, 01 June 2016 10:01

Naval Forces News - Russia

Russia to build fifth-generation Kalina-class diesel-electric submarine for Northern, Baltic Fleets

Russia’s Navy is discussing the construction of fifth-generation diesel-electric submarines for the Northern and Baltic Fleets, Navy Deputy Commander-in-Chief Vice-Admiral Alexander Fedotenkov said on Tuesday. "The construction of fifth-generation diesel-electric submarines is currently being discussed," Fedotenkov said.

Lada class Diesel Electric Submarine (SSK) Project 677

"After a series of Project 636.3 submarines designed for Russia’s Pacific Fleet is built, we will discuss the construction of diesel-electric submarines of another project for the Northern and Baltic Fleets. Of course, the talk is about the fifth generation," the deputy commander said.

Speaking about the Project 636.3 submarine, Fedotenkov said that it was necessary "to develop this series."
"The series is successful. The Project 636.3 submarine is armed with a cruise missile system. The submarine can search for antisubmarine warfare ships in a more effective manner," the deputy commander said.
"Also, the submarine incorporates many cutting-edge technologies," he added.

It was reported earlier that Russia was developing the fifth-generation Kalina-class diesel-electric submarine. The submarine is planned to be equipped with an air-independent propulsion unit and combine the best characteristics of the Project 636 and Project 677 submarines.

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