Russian submarine BS-64
| History | |
|---|---|
  Russia | |
| Name: | BS-64 |
| Builder: | Northern Engineering Plant (Sevmash), Severodvinsk |
| Laid down: | 18 December 1982 |
| Launched: | 2 February 1986 |
| Commissioned: | 23 December 1986 |
| Renamed: | Had been K-64 until 2002 |
| Status: | In active service |
| General characteristics (As Delta-IV class)[1] | |
| Class and type: | Delta-class submarine |
| Displacement: |
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| Length: | 167 m |
| Beam: | 11.7 m |
| Draught: | 8.8 m |
| Propulsion: | Two VM4-SG nuclear reactors |
| Speed: |
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| Endurance: | 80 days |
| Complement: | 135 officers and men |
| Armament: |
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BS-64 is a Project 667BDRM Delfin-class ballistic missile submarine (NATO reporting name "Delta-IV") of the Russian Navy. She was originally designated K-64.
K-64 was removed from active service in 1999 and was ordered to be refitted. It was planned for her to be reactivated in 2002 to replace the Yankee 'Stretch' class KS-411. KS-411 had been the mothership for the Paltus-class mini submarines, which are believed to be used for a combination of oceanographic research, search and rescue, and underwater intelligence-gathering.[2] Due to lack of funds was this plan postponed. K-64 was renamed BS-64 in 2002, and her central section containing 16 silos for ballistic missiles was removed to create space for the installation of scientific-experimental equipment, cabins for scientists and a rest room for the regular crew. As of 2008 the ship was still moored in Zvezdochka shipyard awaiting completion.[3]
The submarine was relaunched after repairs in August 2015.[4] Following the completion of repairs it is believed that the submarine was converted to serve as carrier of mini submarine(s) (e.g., "Losharik" deep-diving nuclear powered mini-submarine).[5][6] Sea trials started in the White Sea in October 2016 and the submarine was handed over to the Russian Navy in December the same year as a Pr. 09787 carrier of mini-submarines and possibly as a deep-water nuclear station.[7][8][9]
The Losharik (Pr. 1983.1). Launched in 2003 and operational since 2007, this craft of 60 meters (74 according to some sources) is, according to information available, armed with a crew of 25 sailors and designed to operate quietly, although being able if necessary to escape at high speed (referred to 40 knots). It has as the Paltus a titanium shell, allowing to deep immersion.[10]
References
- ↑ "SSBN Delta Class IV (Project 667.BDRM) Strategic Missile Submarine, Russia". Naval-technology.com.
- ↑ Paltus Class - Project 1083.1
- ↑ http://www.deepstorm.ru/DeepStorm.files/45-92/nbrs/667BDRM/K-64/K-64.htm
- ↑ "Russian nuclear-powered submarine launched after repairs". TASS. August 11, 2015.
- ↑ http://barentsobserver.com/en/security/2015/08/russian-nuclear-submarine-launched-after-modernization-13-08
- ↑ http://barentsobserver.com/en/security/top-secret-nuclear-sub-used-prove-north-pole-claim-29-10
- ↑ https://sputniknews.com/russia/201610241046656845-russia-submarine-sea-trials-modernization/
- ↑ http://www.janes.com/article/64929/russia-s-new-submarine-mothership-sets-sail
- ↑ http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2016/december-2016-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4732-project-09787-special-purpose-submarine-bs-64-podmoskovye-handed-over-to-russian-navy.html
- ↑ http://www.meretmarine.com/fr/content/sous-marin-russe-dans-le-golfe-de-gascogne-quen-est-il