23.10.2008
The Zvezdochka shipyard and mechanical plant in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Oblast, has started the decommissioning of the multipurpose nuclear submarine K-480 Bars.
The retired vessel was built in the neighboring shipyard of
Sevmash in 1978 and then taken out of service in 1988,
Rosbaltnord.ru reports with reference to
Itar-Tass.
The sub belongs to the
Akula-class vessels, which is considered the most modern and silent-going of Russia’s multipurpose submarines. A total of 17 of the vessels were constructed in the Soviet Union.
The Project 971 vessels are up to 110 meter longs and have a crew of 73.
Source:
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