Arcturus-class submarine
The Arcturus class is a planned future replacement for the Russian Borei class of ballistic missile submarines. It was announced in 2022 and is designed by Rubin Design Bureau.[1][2][3]
At the Army-2022 expo, the Rubin Design Bureau revealed a new ballistic missile submarine design, with an angled hull design, similar to the British Dreadnought class, intended to make the submarine harder to detect. The submarine will also contain 12 missile tubes, and will be able to carry the Surrogat-V AUV, which is an anti-submarine warfare drone.[4] It will also have 20% less displacement compared to current ballistic missile submarines, with a planned crew of around 100 people, and being 134 meters in length.[5]
On 21 June 2023, the Rubin Design Bureau announced that the Arcturus class would begin replacing the Borei class from 2037 onwards.[6]
See also[edit]
- List of Soviet and Russian submarine classes
- Future of the Russian Navy
- List of submarine classes in service
- Submarine-launched ballistic missile
References[edit]
- ^ Honrada, Gabriel (17 August 2022). "Russia's next-gen nuclear sub designed for Arctic war". Asia Times. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Tiwari, Sakshi (17 August 2022). "Russia Unveils 'Super Stealthy' Ballistic Missile Submarine Concept At Arms Expo; Could Replace Borei-Class Subs". Eurasian Times. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Russia Reveals Radical New Stealth Missile Submarine". 16 August 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ "Russia Reveals Radical New Stealth Missile Submarine". navalnews.com. 16 August 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
- ^ "Глава ЦКБ МТ "Рубин" рассказал о революционной концепции подлодки "Арктур"". flotprom.ru (in Russian). 21 June 2023.
- ^ "В конструкторском бюро назвали сроки появления в ВМФ новых атомных подлодок". RIA (in Russian). 21 June 2023.