The Russian Navy has just officially received the Yakutsk Submarine, the last in a series of ships under Project 636.3, and put it into service with the Pacific fleet.
This marks the completion of the Kilo Submarine Moder ownership Program, implemented by the Admiralty Shipyard, which contributes to enhancing Russia's ability to attack at sea in the context of increasing strategic geopolitical competition.
Yakutsk is the sixth Submarine of Project 636.3 equipped for the Pacific fleet and the twelfth to be handed over in the entire program. By adding Yakutsk to its payroll, Russia affirms it will continue to invest in subreding forces as an important pillar of strategic deterrence at sea.
The Yakutsk ship is 73 meters long, uses a diesel-electric engine and has a digging capacity of more than 3,000 tons. The ship is equipped with a modern sonar system, advanced noise reduction technology to increase visibility at sea, and the ability to launch a kalibr-PL cruise missile - a type of weapon that allows accurate attack on targets from a long distance.
The ship can sink up to 300 meters deep, operating continuously for 45 days at sea without power outages. The ship's operating staff includes 52 officers and maans, with the main task of fighting against Submarines and against surface ships.
Thanks to its outstanding technical features and long-term operation capabilities, Yakutsk is expected to make a significant contribution to Russia's defense and counter-attack capabilities in strategic waters in the Asia-Pacific region.
