Akula/Typhoon Class
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From Wiki RE Alfa- August 8, 1982 – While on duty in the Barents Sea, there was a release of liquid metal coolant from the reactor of the Soviet Project 705 Alfa-class submarine K-123. The accident was caused by a leak in the steam generator. Approximately two tons of metal alloy leaked into the reactor compartment, irreparably damaging the reactor such that it had to be replaced. It took nine years to repair the submarine.
I also read something in a Submarine history book that the Alfa class buzzed a NATO exercise at 48Knots. That was the trigger for the torpedo development. Apparently, much damage to external hull fixtures and fittings was the cost of such speed!
I also read something in a Submarine history book that the Alfa class buzzed a NATO exercise at 48Knots. That was the trigger for the torpedo development. Apparently, much damage to external hull fixtures and fittings was the cost of such speed!
Dr JonboyG said:
No, it evidently isn't, or they'd have built more than two of them, and their more recent subs would be able to do the same thing. Plus the Americans would have copied the idea.
There was 8 ti hulled subs built, 7 Alfa class (Lead Bismuth Reactor) plus 1 Papa class (2x PWR reactors). The problem wasn't with the capabilities, which in terms of depth and speed, was top of the trumps, the enemy was cost. They were known as the Golden Fish!Gassing Station | Boats, Planes & Trains | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff