Russia tests "Poseidon" super torpedo for the first time — more powerful than the "Sarmat" missile

The main task of "Poseidon" is to deliver a nuclear warhead to the enemy's coast

Russia has conducted the first tests of the latest underwater torpedo "Poseidon" with a nuclear power plant. This was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Illustration of the "Poseidon" torpedo
Illustration of the "Poseidon" torpedo
Yesterday we conducted another test, another promising complex - this is the unmanned underwater vehicle "Poseidon", also with a nuclear power plant... This is a huge success.
Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation

The power of "Poseidon" significantly exceeds the power of the most promising intercontinental missile "Sarmat", the head of state added.

The characteristics of "Poseidon" are currently unknown. Experts suggested that the length of the product is 16-24 m, and the weight is about 100 tons.

Military expert Yuri Knutov stated that the "Poseidon" torpedo with a nuclear installation is capable of causing a tsunami that can wash away coastal objects of the enemy.

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