The Admiralty Shipyard has been building Kilo attack submarines for the Russian and Vietnamese navies for many years.
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| The Admiralty Shipyard is one of Russia's oldest shipbuilding facilities. It is also the first industrial corporation in St. Petersburg, founded in 1704, according to Livejournal. |
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| During its 313-year history, the shipyard has built more than 2,300 surface ships of all types, including battleships and cruisers, and nuclear-powered icebreakers. It has also built more than 300 conventional and nuclear submarines. |
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| The main product of the Admiralty plant in recent times is the diesel-electric submarine of Project 636M Varshavyanka (NATO designation: Improved Kilo). |
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| Components such as the submarine's hull and internal systems are installed in a large workshop. |
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| Many parts require human skill and craftsmanship, rather than automated machinery. |
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| The shipyard's shipbuilding line can accommodate warships with a displacement of up to 70,000 tons, 250 m long and 35 m wide. |
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| Once the construction process is complete, the Kilo-class submarine will be launched, preparing for the work of completing the on-board systems. |
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| The ships will be located on the banks of the Neva River outside the shipyard, where the interior and onboard electronics will begin to be fitted out. The newly built Kilos will be connected to the electrical and air systems of the neighboring ships. |
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| Kilo submarine under construction (left) and another is preparing for a long sea trial. |
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| The Kilo submarine leaves the Admiralty shipyard for sea trials. During this journey, the technical features and combat capabilities of the vessel will be rigorously tested. |
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| When the technical and tactical requirements are met, the Admiralty factory will hold a handover ceremony for the submarine right at the port or put it on a transport ship to be transported to the purchasing country. |
According to VNE
