Russian Conventional Submarines
Entries in bold indicate photos.
Minoga Class
| Minoga | Minoga was the first submarine designed by Bubnov. It was intended as the prototype for submarines that could be built quickly. However, poor performance and handling prevented its success. |
Krab Class
| Krab | Krab was the first minelaying submarine. Although an innovative idea, the minelaying equipment proved unreliable. |
Morzh Class
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Morzh Nerpa / Politruk Tyulen |
The Morzh class were designed by Ivan Bubnov, and were similar to the later Bars class. |
Kashalot Class
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Kashalot Kit Narval |
The Kashalots were unusual for their time in being double hulled, and were constructed along Holland principles. |
Dekabrist Class
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D1 Dekabrist D2 Narodvolets D3 Krasnogvardets D4 Revolyutsioner D5 Spartakovets D6 Yakobinets |
The Dekabrists were based on Italian designs. Their construction was delayed due to lack of materials. |
Pravda Class
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P3 Iskra P1 Pravda P2 Zvezda |
The Pravdas were intended to support the surface fleet in combined operations. Their short range, limited diving depth, slow speed and long battery recharge times meant that they were not successful, and spent WW2 used mostly as transports. |
Last altered : 13th September 1999
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