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Navy Submarine Kursk’s sister ship, Oscar-II class “Voronezh”returns
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nuclear-powered Oscar-II class submarine “Voronezh” ready
for mission again after five years of repair.The “Voronezh”
submarine has just returned to Severodvinsk after sea trails following
a long-lasting repair period at the Zvezdockha yard. The nuclear powered
submarine is similar to the ill-fated "Kursk" that tragically
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Project 949A Oscar II /Antey "K-119 Voronezh" SSGN
(picture: Internet)
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“Voronezh” was taken to the Zvezdockha
submarine yard in October 2006 for emergency repairs of the main turbine
and to change the uranium fuel from her two reactors. In May 2009, the
submarine was launched to sea again from the dock to complete the repairs
afloat, a work that was supposed to be completed during 2009 BarentsObserver
reported with reference to Vladimir Nikitin, General Director of Zvezdockha.
Itar-Tass reports today that “Voronezh” will be transferred
to the Northern fleet for active service again during November. Following
the repairs, the submarine will have an extended service life of 3,5
years.
The Oscar-II class is a multi-purpose submarine carrying cruise-missiles.
They have their homeport on the Kola Peninsula, west of Murmansk.
From: Barents Observer
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