Two megatons. The media revealed the characteristics of the underwater drone
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The Poseidon unmanned underwater vehicle created in Russia will be able to carry a nuclear warhead with a capacity of up to two megatons to destroy enemy naval bases, reports TASS, citing a source in the military-industrial complex.
On the “torpedo” of the multi-purpose marine system “Poseidon”, it will be possible to install various nuclear charges, the maximum power will have a monoblock thermonuclear warhead similar to the “Avagard” charge - up to two megatons in TNT equivalent
- source said
According to him, in nuclear equipment, the device will be “designed primarily to destroy the fortified naval bases of a potential enemy” and will be able to reach the target at an intercontinental distance at a depth of more than one kilometer at speeds up to 130 km / h.
As previously reported, the Poseidon will enter the Navy’s combat strength under the current weapons program for the 2018-2027 years, its carrier will be a new specialized submarine being built at Sevmash.
Russian Defense Ministry / youtube.com
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