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Vietnam Navy received its 4th Russian-made project 636 Kilo class diesel
electric submarine |
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The fourth of a total of six Varshavyanka class submarines of Project
636.1 that Vietnam ordered from Russia has been delivered to Cam Ranh
Port in the central part of the country on Tuesday. The Da Nang submarine
was transported by the Dutch heavy load carrier vessel Rolldok Star.
Its unloading and the submarine’s putting afloat will be carried
out within the next two days after all the necessary administrative
formalities and customs documentation execution are completed. |
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Vietnamese soldiers attend a flag-raising ceremony
held for the first two submarines at Cam Ranh base, in the central province
of Khanh Hoa, Vietnam, April 3, 2014. To date, Vietnam’s naval
forces include the first three boats supplied by Russia - the Hanoi,
Ho Chi Minh and Haiphong. (Xinhua/VNA) |
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To date, Vietnam’s naval forces include the first three boats
supplied by Russia - the Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh and Haiphong. The submarines
equipped with the standard package are supplied to the Vietnamese side
with the Club-S missile strike system.
The delivery to the customer of the entire batch of the boats
that are built at Admiralty Shipyards in St. Petersburg is planned to
be completed in 2016.
According to Rosoboronexport, Project 636 proved highly effective while
operated by naval forces of several countries.
Unparalleled in her technical and operational specifications, the ship
is designed to conduct effective anti-sub warfare along with the capability
to engage surface ships and coastal targets of potential adversary striking
operations both independently or as part of a larger task force. Increased
output of the main propulsion plant allowed to enhance significantly
her submerged speed alongside with endurance range up to 7500 miles.
Furthermore, she is one of the world’s quietest diesel-electric
submarines providing guaranteed early enemy detection and long-range
attack as well as evasive maneuverability and concealment. |
