According to information published by Tass on December 30, 2022, Russia’s Navy flag was hoisted on The Generalissimus Suvorov SSBN. Taking part in the ceremony was President Vladimir Putin, who issued the order to hoist the flag.
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Russian Project 955A nuclear-powered submarine Generalissimus Suvorov. (Picture source: bmpd)
The hoisting of the flag heralds the acceptance of the ships into the Russian Navy.
The Generalissimus Suvorov
Generalissimus Suvorov is a Borei-class (Project 955A) nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine developed by the Rubin Design Bureau and constructed by the Sevmash for the Russian Navy.
The submarine was laid down on 26 December 2014. At the end of 2015, the hull of the submarine was finished. It was taken out of the workshop on 25 December 2021 and launched on 11 January 2022. She started sea trials on 20 July 2022.
The submarines are approximately 170 metres (560 ft) long, 13 metres (43 ft) in diameter, and have a maximum submerged speed of at least 46 kilometers per hour (25 knots; 29 mph). They are equipped with a floating rescue chamber designed to fit in the whole crew.
Each Borei is constructed with 1.3 million components and mechanisms. Its construction requires 17 thousand tons of metal which is 50% more than the Eiffel Tower. The total length of piping is 109 km and the length of wiring is 600 km. Ten thousand rubber plates cover the hull of the boat.
Units of Project 955A include improved communication and detection systems, improved acoustic signature, and have major structural changes such as addition of all moving rudders and vertical endplates to the hydroplanes for higher maneuverability, and a different sail geometry.
Besides, they are equipped with hydraulic jets and improved screws that allow them to sail at nearly 30 knots while submerged with minimal noise. Although first reported to carry 20 Bulava SLBMs, the 955A will be armed with 16 SLBMs with 6-10 nuclear warheads atop each, just like the project 955 submarines.
Russian Project 955A nuclear-powered submarine Generalissimus Suvorov. (Picture source: bmpd)
