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Plankowner
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Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map. | Subject: Russia May Export Up To 40 New Diesel Submarines By 2015
Russia May Export Up To 40 New Diesel Submarines By 2015
RIA Novosti | Jun 29, 2007
Moscow: Russia could sell up to 40 fourth-generation diesel submarines to foreign customers in the next seven and a half years, the state-run arms exporter said Wednesday. "Analysis of the demand on foreign markets shows that 30 to 40 new Russian submarines could be sold by 2015," Rosoboronexport said in a statement posted on its Web site. Russia has ensured high export potential in this segment of the submarine market by developing state-of-the-art Project 636 and Project 677 diesel submarines.
The Project 636 Kilo-class submarine is thought to be one of the most silent submarine classes in the world. It has been specifically designed for anti-shipping and anti-submarine operations in relatively shallow waters.
Russia has built Kilo-class submarines for India, China and Iran.
The Project-677 or Lada-class diesel submarine, developed by the Rubin design bureau, whose export version is known as the Amur 1650, features a new anti-sonar coating for its hull, an extended cruising range, and advanced anti-ship and anti-submarine weaponry.
Both submarines are equipped with highly-acclaimed Club-S integrated missile systems.
The Club-S submarine cruise missile family includes the 3M-54E1 anti-ship missile and the 3M-14E land-attack versions, with a flight range of 275km (about 170 miles). The missile can be launched from standard torpedo tubes from a depth of 35 to 40 meters (130 feet).
Indonesia said last year it was planning to acquire to acquire four Kilo-class and two Amur 950 (a smaller version of Lada-class) submarines.
Russian daily Kommersant recently reported that Venezuela had approached Russia with a request to build nine diesel submarines, five of the Project 636 and four of the project 677. |
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Master and Commander
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Location: Houston, TX (Best state in the US) | Subject: RE: Russia May Export Up To 40 New Diesel Submarines By 2015
I think they should throw in Sawsall in the deal, don't you? |
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Master and Commander
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Location: Patterson, New York | Subject: RE: Russia May Export Up To 40 New Diesel Submarines By 2015
It seems like everyone is in the market these days...from the People's Daily
Ukraine To Sell Its Only Submarine
The only submarine owned by Ukraine's navy will be put up for sale after a complete overhaul is finished, the Interfax-Ukraine News Agency reported on Monday.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Anatoliy Grytsenko said the vessel has been undergoing a major overhaul for the past 10 years, but the work will probably be completed at the end of 2007.
The vessel will then be exhibited around the world to attract potential buyers, the minister said.
The proceeds from the sale are estimated at 50 million to 70 million U.S. dollars, which will be invested in streamlining the country's naval force, the official added.
The vessel, originally owned by the Soviet Union, was transferred to the Black Sea Fleet in 1990 and has belonged to Ukraine's navy since 1997. It went into operation 35 years ago, covering a total distance of 13,000 sea miles. It cruised in many maritime spaces, traveling to as far as the Arctic Pole, Cuba and the Barents Sea.
Source: Xinhua
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Russia May Export Up To 40 New Diesel Submarines By 2015
