Admiralty Shipyards launches Varshavyanka class submarine Krasnodar (photo)

Admiralty Shipyards has held a ceremonial launch of diesel-electric submarine Krasnodar, the Company says in its press release. The solemn ceremony has been attended by RF Navy Commander Admiral Victor Chirkov, Vice-Governor of Saint-Petersburg Sergei Movchan and Director General of Admiralty Shipyards Aleksandr Buzakov.

The Krasnodar submarine, the forth one in the series being built by Admiralty Shipyards, was laid down in February 2014. All six submarines of the series are named after Hero-Cities or Cities of Military Glory. The Novorossiysk, the lead submarine of the series, was delivered to RF Navy on August 22, 2014. The Rostov-on-Don – on December 30, 2014. The Stary Oskol, the third submarine of the series has passed the state trials. Submarines Veliky Novgorod and Kolpino are under construction according to the schedule.   

Submarines of the modified 636 projects feature enhanced (compared to previous projects) combat characteristics. Non-nuclear powered submarines of improved Kilo-class (NATO reporting name) or Varshavyanka class advanced project 636 feature an optimal combination of stealth capabilities and target detection range, the newest navigation system, modern automated information management system, powerful high-speed torpedo and missiles. The boats are mainly intended for anti-shipping and anti-submarine operations in relatively shallow waters.

Admiralteiskie Verfi OJSC (Admiralty Shipyards) is a key enterprise of shipbuilding, a centre of conventional submarine building of Russia. The shipyard is affiliated with the United Shipbuilding Corporation OJSC. A number of contracts are being successfully implemented at the shipyard for domestic and foreign customers. Four series of submarines are under construction now for RF and foreign Navies. Besides, the Igor Belousov rescue vessel with the deep-operating vehicle Bester-1 is under trials. The Company’s staff numbers 6,500 persons. In 2014 the company celebrated 310 years since the founding of Admiralty Shipyards.