Russian submarine BS-64

History
Russia
Name: BS-64
Builder: Northern Engineering Plant (Sevmash), Severodvinsk
Laid down: 18 December 1982
Launched: 2 February 1986
Commissioned: 23 December 1986
Renamed: Had been K-64 until 2002
Status: Under refit since 1999
General characteristics (As Delta-IV class)[1]
Class and type: Delta-class submarine
Displacement:
  • 11,700 tons (surface)
  • 18,200 tons (submerged)
Length: 167 m
Beam: 11.7 m
Draught: 8.8 m
Propulsion: Two VM4-SG nuclear reactors
Speed:
  • 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph) (surface)
  • 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph) (submerged)
Endurance: 80 days
Complement: 135 officers and men
Armament:
  • 16 × RSM-54 missiles
  • D-9RM missile system
  • 16 × missile launchers
  • 4 × 533mm torpedo tubes
  • 12 × torpedoes

BS-64 is a Project 667BDRM Delfin-class ballistic missile submarine (NATO reporting name "Delta-IV") of the Russian Navy. She was originally designated K-64.

K-64 was removed from active service in 1999 and was ordered to be refitted. It was planned for her to be reactivated in 2002 to replace the Yankee 'Stretch' class KS-411. KS-411 had been the mothership for the Paltus-class mini submarines, which are believed to be used for a combination of oceanographic research, search and rescue, and underwater intelligence-gathering.[2] Due to lack of funds was this plan postponed, and the new recommissioning date is unknown. K-64 was renamed BS-64 in 2002, and her central section containing 16 silos for ballistic missiles was removed to create space for the installation of scientific-experimental equipment, cabins for scientists and a rest room for the regular crew. The status of this work is unknown and as of 2008 the ship was still moored in Zvezdochka shipyard awaiting completion.[3]

The submarine was relaunched after repairs in August 2015.[4] Following the completion of repairs it is believed that the submarine was converted to serve as carrier of mini submarine(s) (e.g., "Losharik" deep-diving nuclear powered mini-submarine).[5][6] Sea trials started in the White Sea in October 2016.[7][8]

The Losharik (Pr 1983.1). Launched in 2003 and operational since 2007, this craft of 60 meters (74 according to some sources) is, according to information available, armed with a crew of 25 sailors and designed to operate quietly, although being able if necessary to escape at high speed (referred to 40 knots). It has as the Patus a titanium shell, allowing to deep immersion.[9]

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