New-generation Russian Amur-class diesel electric submarines are designed to destroy
enemy submarines, surface combatants and vessels, as well as to conduct reconnaissance
missions.
The submarines boast noise level several times lower than that of the
submarines reputed to be the world’s most silent to date.Amur 950/Amur 1650 submarines
are distinguished by a well-balanced weapons mix and the ability to launch salvo missile
attacks against enemy combatants. Their ammunition load includes cruise missiles,
standard torpedoes and mines. Provision is also made for a follow-on installation on
either submarine of an electrochemical air-independent propulsion plant. The AIP plant
with electrochemical generators and support systems is housed in a modular compartment
engineered for easy incorporation into the baseline submarine. Amur 950 and Amur 1650
submarines can operate in all regions of the world ocean in any weather, in both deep
and shallow waters.
Amur 1650 Submarine
Amur 1650 is a single-hull, single-shaft submarine with two reserve propulsors. Its
torpedo/ missile weapon system comprises
six 533mm torpedo launchers, 18 torpedoes and
missiles, and quick reloading system providing between-salvoes interval not exceeding
several minutes. The bow section houses a highly sensitive passive antenna array whose
area is several times greater than that of similar hydroacoustic arrays installed in any
other diesel-electric submarine. It is supplemented by an extendable towed long-size
hydroacoustic array. In combination with the boat’s low-level noise signature they
provide guaranteed preemptive target acquisition so that the submarine can either attack
enemy combatants at a great range or evade his ASW ships in time. Submarine and its
weapons are efficiently controlled by automated command and control system with
operators’ consoles in the main control room. The system provides highspeed sensor data
exchange, processing, analysis, and presentation of the integrated information on
operators’ panels. The onboard inertial navigation system ensures safe navigation and
determination of submarine motion parameters with precision required for missile
employment. The periscope mast comprises a commander’s periscope with optical and TV
channels, optronic mast with IR camera and GPS receiving antenna. Communications system
employsa towed radio antenna to pick up covert command and information messages at a
depth of up to 100 m. The crew is accommodated in cabins with efficient air ventilation
and conditioning systems providing normal operation of the submarine in tropics and
comfortable working and living conditions in all modes of navigation.
