Seven newest warships, including Knyaz Vladimir and Kazan nuclear submarines, will become part of the Navy by the end of the year. This was announced today in Severodvinsk by Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu. He visited Sevmash enterprises and inspected the construction of submarines.
Denis Alekseev from Severodvinsk will report on how these ships will increase the defense potential of Russia.
The tests are not completed yet, but the American media are already writing: The most formidable submarine Kazan will conduct test shooting in the autumn. Kazan and Knyaz Vladimir are two nuclear shipbuilding objects, which draw special attention.
Sergey Shoygu Russian Defense Minister: "Completion of construction and transfer of Knyaz Vladimir and Kazan nuclear submarines to the Navy are top priorities for the USC. On the instructions of the Supreme Commander, the whole complex of works should be completed this year".
Knyaz Vladimir is the major submarine of the Borei A project. 16 ballistic missiles "Bulava" with the damage radius of 5,600 miles. It's way more quiet than its predecessors. That very global parity and reliable border protection that President Putin talked about are the result of years of work.
Artyom Simonov: “The production cycle is technologically determined with manufacturing from the initial stage to the final, with equipping a submarine with mechanisms, electronics and conducting hydraulic testing.”
Young specialists are getting more and more familiar with the equipment every year.
- I'm the oldest here.
- How old are you?
- I'm 35.
The list of completed orders of Sevmash includes more than 130 atomic-powered vessels. Russia's nuclear marine component continues to be actively supplemented. Now, the testings of Knyaz Vladimir and Kazan are on hold due to adverse ice conditions They will continue at the end of spring and finish in the summer. After that, both submarines will be released to the Navy.
Denis Alexeev, Alexey Kalach, Alexander Shestopalov, Alisa Kireeva, VESTI, Severodvinsk.
