The Irkutsk nuclear-powered submarine (SSGN) of Project 949AM of the Pacific Fleet (TOF) has begun factory sea trials after completing repairs and modernization. This was reported to TASS by a source in the shipbuilding industry on the sidelines of the International Maritime Defense Show (IMDS) "Fleet-2024".
The Irkutsk nuclear submarine, which underwent repairs and modernization at one of the Far Eastern plants, was launched in February 2024. Currently, the submarine continues to be modernized at the plant's berth. According to a TASS source in the industry, the repair and modernization are almost complete, and the submarine is ready for testing.
During state tests, it is planned to conduct launches of Tsirkon hypersonic missiles from both surface and underwater positions. The modernized Irkutsk nuclear submarine will carry more than 30 cruise missiles, including Kalibr-PL, Onyx, and Tsirkon hypersonic missiles. As a self-defense weapon, the submarine will receive more than 30 Fizik-2 torpedoes.
The Irkutsk nuclear submarine (originally K-132) was laid down at Sevmash on May 8, 1985, launched on December 29, 1987, and transferred to the fleet on December 30, 1988. In 1990, the submarine made an inter-fleet transfer to the Pacific Fleet. Since 1997, the Irkutsk has been in reserve. Repairs and modernization actually began in 2019, with a planned return to the fleet in 2025.
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