Posted on 06/10/2012 1:00:49 PM PDT by moonshot925
Project 955 Borei nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) Yury Dolgoruky will be commissioned till the Russian Navy Day, i.e. by July 29, reports news agency Rosbalt referring to RIA Novosti. Reportedly, that was announced by a high-ranking officer of United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC).
"The sub's acceptance certificate will be signed in the end of July, namely by the Russian Navy Day. Signing of that document means commissioning into Russian Navy", said the USC representative.
According to him, after that it is planned to prepare documents for putting the sub in service along with her standard weapon – SLBM Bulava.
(Excerpt) Read more at rusnavy.com ...
FWIW: Yuri Dolgorukii was a prince in Rus’ (the term
For old Russia) who founded the city of Moscow
In the 12th century.
A brand new “K-19”.
Does Marko Ramius get to be the first to take her out?
The many failures of Bulava were the result of the lack of quality components and assembly. The Russian defense industry does not have enough funding.
The Bulava is also inferior to the Trident D5 in performance.
Range:
Trident D5 = 12,000 kilometers
Bulava = 8,300 kilometers
Throw-weight:
Trident D5 = 2,800 kilograms
Bulava = 1,150 kilograms
Accuracy:
Trident D5 = 90 meters CEP
Bulava = 350 meters CEP
Each crewman will be issued an autographed lead jockstrap for the duration of the first cruise.
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