Navy will receive up to ten Yasen class subs till 2020

18.03.2011 Russian Navy's submarine force will acquire up to 10 newest fourth-generation Severodvinsk-type nuclear subs (Project 885 Yasen), reports RIA Novosti referring to a high-ranking representative of Navy Main HQ.

Lead sub of this series – SSGN Severodvinsk – must be commissioned this year. The second submarine SSGN Kazan is being presently built at Sevmash shipyard. The third sub of this project will be laid down till the current year is over.

"We plan to receive somewhat 10 new Severodvinsk-type nuclear submarines", said the admiral.

On March 19 Russia is going to celebrate the 105th anniversary of Russian submarine force.

According to the interviewee, distinctive feature of those subs will be a standardized launcher operating with almost all types of cruise missiles from Onyx to Caliber. "Those missiles will be also capable to destroy land targets at the range up to 2,500 km", he said.

The admiral emphasized there must be no problems with commissioning of such submarines. "Scheduled test launches of standard armament are being currently performed", said the official.

A Project 885 submarine has displacement of 8,600/13,800 tons; dimensions are 119 x 13.5 x 9.4 meters; test depth is 600 meters; full speed is 16/31 knots; crew is 90 (including 32 officers).