Scary prospect for America: Russian missile cruiser capable of destroying entire cities
(Baonghean.vn) - The missile submarine Knyaz Oleg (Prince Oleg) is capable of turning an entire city into rubble. This terrifying prospect was described by journalist Peter Suciu in an article for the National Interest.
This cruiser will represent the fourth generation ofballistic missile submarineThe Borei-class (Project 955A) nuclear-powered submarine is currently in service with the Russian Navy. The lead submarine of this class, the Knyaz Vladimir (Prince Vladimir), has been operational since last summer and has been transferred to the Russian Navy's Northern Fleet. The Prince Oleg can carry up to 16 R-30 Bulava ballistic missiles. In addition, the submarine is equipped with six 533 mm torpedo tubes.
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The author of the article drew attention to the fact that, like the ballistic missile nuclear submarines in service with the United States, China, France, Great Britain and India, the basic goal of the Borei-class submarines is to destroy populated areas and strategic centers of the enemy after all other strategic nuclear forces are destroyed.
At the same time, expert Suciu emphasized that currently the Russian Navy has four strategic missile submarines of Project 955/955A. In addition, three more submarines of Project 955A are in various stages of construction at the Sevmash Shipyard.
Previously, it was reported that two strategic missile submarines of Project 955A (Borei-A) will be built at the Sevmash enterprise in 2023./.
