The second priority is to continue developing the Kasatka-class and its Bulava weapon. I have every confidence this will be done. Are they trying to save money by having commonality between their land and sea based missiles? Just wondering what they're getting for their efforts when they already have several apparently relaible types in service.
Cancelled after only 3 launch failures in favour of the better, faster, cheaper, Topol-derived Bulava. It certainly hasn't been faster. Most like not better. The Google map picture is of "Akson", a yankee class submarine used as a testbed for new sonar.
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Yes, there is a need for an advanced solid fuel SLBM. It is a long term need but, nowadays it is a need. The deterrence game will not vanish in the foreseeable future and Russia badly need a potent deterrence tool. You can look the map: NATO all around the west and north. China, east, rising nuclear powers Israel, Pakistan, China in the south. An advances SLBM also will down operative costs respect to liquid fuel ones.
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I don't doubt that with resources and patience the Russians will eventually "de-bug" Bulava. The more interesting thing to me now is how many warheads will it eventually carry. I've read reports of small warheads which would make it possible to carry ten 10!!!?????? Pavel, Russia has already made a decision to start serial production of the Bulava-M missile, as press reports suggest! The deadline is ! How that is possible? Bulava is not complete its flight test yet. It is not ready at all. It is still a raw product!
We are hearing about failure after failure! Will Bulava be operational at all? I wouldn't make very much of the announcement about serial production.
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It is, in fact, a standard practice at least it was during the Soviet times - all preparations for serial production begin long before flight tests are completed. I'm sure MITT will eventually figure out what's going on. But even if it will take them a few more years, I don't see any harm in the delay - it's not like Russia needs Bulava for its security. Well Pavel, how many successful flight tests are needed to start serial production of a missile system? What is the usual practice? Thanks to all for your answers, I guess I have one more.
In reading the specs for both Topol-M Is this size difference correct? If so, that's more than just a slight reduction in Topol-M size.
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Is there any indication that the range given will meet expectations? The range I read about is for km, which is similar to Sinevas. Boris, the diameter of Bulava is enlarged respect to the Topol-M see the specs, stages diameters and so on. Also Bulava has a km range for a 1. In reading the specs for both Taep'o-dong-2 32 meter in length vs. Try to compare weight: It's very interesting, although it does not immediately contradict the reports about the test.
The diameter increase over Topol-m is.
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Thanks for pointing it out Kolokol. I am wondering assuming the testing for Bulava was expedited for political reasons now that the cat is out of the bag sorta of speak, why don't the Russians resume a more normal and slowly paced testing program? It seems rushing things at this point wont solve anything and might make things worse.
This information in my first comment quite the contrary contradicts the reports about Bulava unsuccessful test - because SSBN Yurii Dologorukiy is not yet able to serve as a launch platform. I agree - the schedule would be very tight, but without knowing the details of both tests it's hard to tell whether they rule each other out. I've been viewing your site for information and updates concerning the russian military and I can say that it has many valuable and accurate data in it. I thought about a forum, but at this point it's not in the plans - it would take serious effort to maintain it.
Can some please translate these from russian, I think it is something about missiles. It says that in the last three years the industry has produced 63 SLBMs, 85 space launchers and 82 spacecraft. Anyway if true, why unfinished "Bulava" project is still on table? Tula underwent an extensive overhaul during — and was fitted with upgraded Shtil SLBMs, several of which were launched from her during her later operational life.
She was sponsored by the city of Tula , and is homeported in Gadzhiyevo.
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Construction of the nuclear submarine Tula K began at the Northern Machinebuilding Enterprise Sevmash in Severodvinsk on 22 February , before being commissioned into the Soviet Navy on 30 October SS-N Stallion anti-ship missile for use against large surface vessels, and self-defense torpedoes. During —, the boat conducted seven patrols, including five in the Arctic , 17 combat duties, and firing of twelve missiles. Kochetov visited Tula ; [1] this happened shortly before the collapse of the Soviet Union, when the boat was transferred to the Russian Navy.
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev [14]. Another four launches took place during —, mostly from the Barents Sea. On 11 October , Tula launched a Sineva while submerged. The test was successful, [17] as was another launch of two more missiles, on 6 August , aimed at the Kura Test Range.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Overall design of Delta IV class submarine. The successful launch recorded a distance of 11, kilometers. This is the best result ever achieved using this [RRM Sineva ] ballistic missile. Retrieved 30 December Retrieved 18 April Federation of American Scientists.
The Snoop Tray surface search radar operates at I-band.
The sonar suite includes the hull-mounted Shark Gill sonar,