The last "Shark" of the Russian fleet was sent to Severodvinsk for disposal
The strategic nuclear submarine "Dmitry Donskoy" of project 941UM "Akula", which is the largest nuclear submarine in the world, will be disposed of, the submarine has already been sent to Severodvinsk. This was told by the head of the All-Russian Support Movement fleet (DFT) Vladimir Maltsev.
The last "Shark" of the Russian fleet was sent to Sevmash in anticipation of disposal, the timing of which has not yet been determined. According to Maltsev, everything will depend on funding. "Dmitry Donskoy" has joined two more submarines of this project, the hulls of which are located in Severodvinsk.
- leads TASS Maltsev's words.
Information about the preparation of the last Project 941UM Akula submarine missile carrier for decommissioning of the Russian fleet appeared in December last year. Then it was reported that the main crew left the submarine, leaving the technical one on board. The decision to decommission "Dmitry Donskoy" was made a long time ago, the submarine served in the Soviet and Russian fleets for 40 years, it was considered inappropriate to carry out modernization.
The TK-208 Dmitry Donskoy, a heavy nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine, is the lead in a series of six Project 941 Akula submarines. Laid down at Sevmash on June 17, 1976, launched on September 23, 1980, commissioned on December 29, 1981. In 2002, he underwent modernization, after which he took part in the tests of the Bulava missile. Today it is the largest submarine in the world and the last "Shark" of the Russian fleet. Three "Sharks" were disposed of not without the "help" of the United States, two more are in reserve.
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