The Russian strategic
nuclear Delta-IV class submarine K-18 “Kareliya” is back in service in
the Northern Fleet after five years of modernization.
The contract on delivery of the nuclear submarine
was signed today at the Zvezdochka ship repair yard in Severodvnisk,
the company'sweb site reads.
The modernization has prolonged the submarine’s lifetime with
approximately ten years and improved its tactical and technical
performance considerably. The work includes improved noise-reduction
and detection systems.
Kareliya (Photo Star.ru)
The missile system has been modernized and the submarine’s main weapon system is now the Sineva ballistic missile. According to Wikipedia, it can carry ten 100kT warheads. In a test launch on 11 October 2008, an R-29RMU travelled 11,547 kilometers downrange.
K-18 “Kareliya” is one of seven Delta-IV class nuclear submarines
built from 1985 to 1992. All are still in service in the Russian navy
today. Five submarines have already gone through modernization at the
Zvezdochka shipyard, according to Wikipedia. (source : barentsobserver)
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