Russian Navy orders two Diesel-Electric Submarines SSK from Sevmash shipyard

: Posted On Wednesday, 02 November 2011 09:22

World Navy Force News - Russia

Russian Navy orders two Diesel-Electric Submarines SSK from Sevmash shipyard

According to ITAR-TASS quoting first deputy general director of "Sevmash" Michael Budnichenko, pre-production will begin in January, and by March 2012 the company will proceed directly to the construction of the SSK of unspecified type (most likely improved Kilo Class)

Michael Budnichenko also pointed out that Rosoboronexport is negotiating with potential foreign customers to build several submarines of Project 636 at the Svemash shipyard.

According to first deputy general director of "Sevmash" Michael Budnichenko, pre-production will begin in January, and by March 2012 the company will proceed directly to the construction of the SSK of unspecified type (most likely improved Kilo Class)

Kilo class, Project 636
(picture: Internet)

Sevmash specializes in the construction of nuclear submarines for the Russian Navy.
However, the company has experience with modern diesel-electric submarines. In 2005, Severodvinsk shipbuilders built for the Chinese Navy two Project 636 submarine improved version of the Project 877 submarine.

These submarines have a length of 73.8 m, width of 9,9 m, submerged speed of 20 knots and maximum immersion depth of 300 m.