Russian submarine Svyatitel Nikolay
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The Svyatitel Nikolay (Russian
: АПЛ Святитель Николай) is a proposed name to the officially still unnamed Russian ballistic missile submarine of the fourth generation Project 955 Borei class
, the fourth in series and a possible lead ship of the improved Project 955 Borei II class. Its name, after Saint Nicholas
(a popular Eastern Orthodox saint that in Western folk-legend turned into Santa Claus
, but is still regarded as a patron saint of sailors in the East), is promoted by Rubin's top brass, but so far hasn't been reported to be officially adopted.
The project was developed by the Rubin Design Bureau
, and the chief designer was Sergey Kovalev. The keel was expected to have been laid down sometime in 2010. Fourth ship of Borei class will be constructed under new Project 955U. This modification will include major structural changes and the installation of 4 more (20 total) launch tubes, and probably other changes. If these reports are true, technically the fourth ship will be the lead ship of a new Borei II class (not official). The submarine will be armed with 20 of the newest submarine-launched ballistic missile
developed in Russia, the R-30 (RSM-56) Bulava
(NATO designation SS-NX-30). The Svyatitel Nikolay and its sister ships will replace the Delta class
in the Russian Navy.
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: АПЛ Святитель Николай) is a proposed name to the officially still unnamed Russian ballistic missile submarine of the fourth generation Project 955 Borei class
Borei class submarine
The Borei class is a class of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine produced and operated by the Russian Navy. The class is intended to replace the Delta III, Delta IV and Typhoon classes now in Russian Navy service...
, the fourth in series and a possible lead ship of the improved Project 955 Borei II class. Its name, after Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas , also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a historic 4th-century saint and Greek Bishop of Myra . Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker...
(a popular Eastern Orthodox saint that in Western folk-legend turned into Santa Claus
Santa Claus
Santa Claus is a folklore figure in various cultures who distributes gifts to children, normally on Christmas Eve. Each name is a variation of Saint Nicholas, but refers to Santa Claus...
, but is still regarded as a patron saint of sailors in the East), is promoted by Rubin's top brass, but so far hasn't been reported to be officially adopted.
The project was developed by the Rubin Design Bureau
Rubin Design Bureau
Rubin Central Design Bureau for Marine Engineering in Saint Petersburg is one of the main Russian centers of submarine design, having designed more than two-thirds of all nuclear submarines in the Russian Navy...
, and the chief designer was Sergey Kovalev. The keel was expected to have been laid down sometime in 2010. Fourth ship of Borei class will be constructed under new Project 955U. This modification will include major structural changes and the installation of 4 more (20 total) launch tubes, and probably other changes. If these reports are true, technically the fourth ship will be the lead ship of a new Borei II class (not official). The submarine will be armed with 20 of the newest submarine-launched ballistic missile
Submarine-launched ballistic missile
A submarine-launched ballistic missile is a ballistic missile capable of delivering a nuclear warhead that can be launched from submarines. Modern variants usually deliver multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles each of which carries a warhead and allows a single launched missile to...
developed in Russia, the R-30 (RSM-56) Bulava
Bulava (missile)
The Bulava |mace]]"; designation RSM-56, NATO reporting name SS-NX-30, GRAU index 3M30) is a submarine-launched ballistic missile under development for the Russian Navy and to be deployed on the new Borei class of ballistic missile nuclear submarines...
(NATO designation SS-NX-30). The Svyatitel Nikolay and its sister ships will replace the Delta class
Delta class submarine
The Delta class is a class of submarines which formed the backbone of the Soviet and Russian strategic submarine fleet since its introduction in 1973...
in the Russian Navy.