16.11.2022, 13:55
The Russian Navy received the Ufa submarine
Source: OREANDA-NEWS
OREANDA-NEWS The Ufa diesel-electric submarine of Project 636.3, built for the Pacific Fleet (TOF), became part of the Russian Navy on Wednesday, November 16, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported.
"Today, under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Evmenov, a solemn ceremony of raising the St. Andrew's Naval flag on a diesel-electric submarine of the 636.3 Ufa project took place," the message says.
In accordance with the announced order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Ufa was enlisted in the Pacific Fleet. She became the fourth in a series of six submarines of Project 636.3 being built for the Pacific Fleet.
Yevmenov noted at the ceremony that "the submarines of this project are equipped with the most modern weapons, and their high combat qualities are confirmed by the successful completion of tasks in the Black and Mediterranean Seas, as well as in the Arctic," the press release says.
The ceremony took place in St. Petersburg on the territory of the enterprise of the United Shipbuilding Corporation "Admiralty Shipyards".
Yevmenov previously reported that "by 2024, the Russian Navy plans to receive the entire series of six diesel-electric submarines of Project 636.3, which are being built at Admiralty Shipyards purposefully to equip the submarine forces of the Pacific Fleet."
"These submarines have excellent stealth characteristics and are equipped with high-precision weapons, which allows them to effectively perform their intended tasks," the Navy commander-in-chief noted.
According to open data, the tactical and technical characteristics of submarines of project 636.3 are as follows: autonomy of navigation - 45 days, maximum depth of immersion - 300 meters, range of diving at an economical speed - 400 miles, range of navigation in the RDP mode (engine operation under water - IF) with an increased fuel reserve at a speed of 7 knots - 7,500 miles, number of torpedo tubes - 6. Underwater speed - 18 knots. The crew consists of 52 people.
"Today, under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Evmenov, a solemn ceremony of raising the St. Andrew's Naval flag on a diesel-electric submarine of the 636.3 Ufa project took place," the message says.
In accordance with the announced order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Ufa was enlisted in the Pacific Fleet. She became the fourth in a series of six submarines of Project 636.3 being built for the Pacific Fleet.
Yevmenov noted at the ceremony that "the submarines of this project are equipped with the most modern weapons, and their high combat qualities are confirmed by the successful completion of tasks in the Black and Mediterranean Seas, as well as in the Arctic," the press release says.
The ceremony took place in St. Petersburg on the territory of the enterprise of the United Shipbuilding Corporation "Admiralty Shipyards".
Yevmenov previously reported that "by 2024, the Russian Navy plans to receive the entire series of six diesel-electric submarines of Project 636.3, which are being built at Admiralty Shipyards purposefully to equip the submarine forces of the Pacific Fleet."
"These submarines have excellent stealth characteristics and are equipped with high-precision weapons, which allows them to effectively perform their intended tasks," the Navy commander-in-chief noted.
According to open data, the tactical and technical characteristics of submarines of project 636.3 are as follows: autonomy of navigation - 45 days, maximum depth of immersion - 300 meters, range of diving at an economical speed - 400 miles, range of navigation in the RDP mode (engine operation under water - IF) with an increased fuel reserve at a speed of 7 knots - 7,500 miles, number of torpedo tubes - 6. Underwater speed - 18 knots. The crew consists of 52 people.
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