A US Navy P-8 Poseidon reconnaissance aircraft was monitoring the Russian submarine Krasnodar (Project 636.3 Varshavyanka) and violated Algerian airspace, Defense Arabic writes.
The United States is monitoring the movement of ships and submarines of the Russian Navy, especially given Russia's growing activity in the Mediterranean region.
About the submarine<b>"Krasnodar"</b>
The diesel-electric submarine of Project 636.3 Varshavyanka is part of the 4th separate submarine brigade of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy.
Submarine characteristics:
- Length - 73.8 m
- Width - 9.9 m
- Draft - 6.2 m
- Submerged displacement - 3950 tons
- Surface speed - up to 17 knots
- Submerged speed - up to 20 knots
- Maximum immersion depth - 300 m
- Autonomy - 45 days
- Crew - 52 people
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