Perm Submarine
31.03.2025
Perm Submarine
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For Prelims: About Perm Submarine, Features of the Perm Submarine |
Why in the news?
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently launched the Perm, a Project 885M Yasen-class nuclear-powered submarine, from Murmansk.
About Perm Submarine:
- It is a fourth-generation nuclear-powered attack submarine belonging to the Yasen-M class (Project 885M).
- Named after the city of Perm in the Urals, it is the sixth vessel in the Yasen/Yasen-M series and the first Russian nuclear submarine to be officially equipped with the 3M22 Zircon hypersonic cruise missile as a standard feature.
- It is scheduled to enter service with the Russian Navy in 2026.
Features of the Perm Submarine:
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- It is powered by a pressurized water-cooled nuclear reactor generating 200 megawatts (approximately 268,204 hp).
- It can reach speeds of up to 31 knots underwater and 16 knots on the surface.
- It has a 25–30-year core life, eliminating the need for mid-life refueling, and allows natural coolant circulation, contributing to lower acoustic signatures.
- With a maximum diving depth of 600 meters and an operational depth of 520 meters, the Perm can remain submerged for up to 100 days.
- Its overall length is 130 meters, with a beam of 13 meters and a draft of 9.4 meters, and it accommodates a crew of 64 members.
Source: Reuters. Com
Perm Submarine, recently seen in the news, is developed by which country?
A.Russia
B.United States
C.France
D.Germany
Answer A