K-328 Leopard

K-328 Leopard is a Project 971 Schuka-B 3rd generation nuclear-powered attack submarine. She represents the main project of Russian attack submarines.

REGISTRATION

Gadzhievo, Northern Fleet

CONSTRUCTION, NAME

The sub was laid down on October 26, 1988 at Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk; obtained the name of Leopard on January 24, 1991; launched on June 28, 1992; commissioned on February 5, 1993.

MILESTONES

In 1994 the sub won the Navy Commander's Prize for antisubmarine warfare.

On January 9, 1999 the submarine commander Capt 1 rank S.V. Spravtsev was titled the Hero of the Russian Federation and invested with Golden Star medal for courage and heroism displayed in military duties.

In 1999 the sub accomplished mission on nuclear deterrence and stabilization of the situation in the context of NATO's military aggression at Balkans.

PERFORMANCE

NATO classification: Improved Akula
Surface speed: 11.6 knots
Submerged speed: 33 knots
Operating depth: 480 meters
Test depth: 600 meters
Endurance: 100 days
Crew: 73 men

DIMENSIONS

Surface displacement: 8,140 tons
Submerged displacement: 12,770 tons
Extreme length (at design waterline): 110.3 meters
Extreme beam: 13.6 meters
Mean draft (at design waterline): 9.7 meters

PROPULSION

Thermal nuclear reactor OK-650M (190 mW)
2 x 410 shp auxiliary motors
2 x 750 shp diesel generators DG-300

ARMAMENT

4 x 650-mm torpedo tubes (12 torpedoes)
4 x 533-mm torpedo tubes (28 torpedoes)
Rocket torpedoes
RK-55 Granat cruise missiles
3 launchers of MANPADS Strela-3M