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B-90 Sarov
B-90 Sarov.
B-90 Sarov is a test diesel-electric submarine, the only Project 20120 submarine in Russian Navy. The submarine is designed for testing of new weapons and military equipment.
REGISTRATION
Northern Fleet, White Sea Naval Base, SeverodvinskCONSTRUCTION
The submarine was built by Krasnoye Sormovo and Sevmash shipyards. On 26 May 2007, the submarine obtained the name of Sarov by Navy Commander's order No. 025. The submarine was launched in Dec 2007.Sarov was built on the basis of a Sargan-class test submarine laid down late 80's but not completed due to USSR's breakup. The submarine's hull was brought to Sevmash shipyard in 2003.
MILESTONES
On 7 August 2008, acceptance certificate was signed and the submarine was commissioned into Russian Navy.Presumably, B-90 Sarov is used for testing of products developed under Skif Project by the Makeyev Design Bureau.
PERFORMANCE
Surface speed - 10 knotsSubmerged speed - 17 knots
Test depth - 300 meters
Designed endurance - 45 days
Underwater endurance – up to 20 days
DIMENSIONS
Length – 72.6 metersBeam - 9.9 meters
Draft - 7 meters
Surface displacement – 2,300 tons
Submerged displacement – 3,950 tons