Russia has one of the most formidable submarine fleets in the world, which includes the latest diesel-electric ударные submarines of the Lada project. This was written by the Western publication The National Interest.
According to the publication, submarines of this project have six 21-inch torpedo tubes. They are capable of carrying powerful anti-ship cruise missiles and effectively cope with surface and anti-submarine ships. In addition, the Lada submarines are capable of conducting reconnaissance.
The submarine carries anti-ship cruise missiles Onyx. These munitions with high-explosive warheads can reach targets at a distance of up to 190 miles
Journalists of the publication noted that submarines carrying ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads can hit strategic targets at extremely long distances.
Submarines of this project were developed at the Rubin Design Bureau. According to USC, the lead ship of the series, St. Petersburg, serves in the Northern Fleet. The submarine Kronshtadt is in the final stages of testing.
It was previously reported that the nuclear submarine Losharik is preparing for deep-sea tests.