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The Echos were the nuclear counterparts to the conventional Julietts. As part of the SALT treaty, they were all converted to SSNs with the removal of their missiles under Project 659T. |
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In 1958, Russian designers began working on what would be a very advanced
submarine, requiring many new processes and methods to be created. Powerful reactors
gave an unprecedented underwater speed, and a titanium hull allowed an increased
diving depth. The hull material also meant that there would be no magnetic
signiature.
The Papa was a great advance, but difficulties working with titanium, long building time and extreme cost prevented series production. |
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The Charlie featured more advanced sensors and machinery then the preceeding Echos. But the major advance was the ability to fire missiles while submerged. |
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The Charlie II was a mjaor advance on the Charlie I, with new sensors, weapons, and a lengthened hull for increased weapons stowage. |
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The Charlie I class was adapted from a proposed SSN class, and so the much larger Oscar boats are the real successors to the Echo class. These large boats feature major improvements in sensors and firepower. |
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The Oscar IIs are lengthened Oscar Is for increased weapon loading. However, they are slower due to keeping the same powerplant on an increased displacement. |
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The Granay class is primarily a SSGN, but with considerable antiship/antisubmarine capability. Up to 7 are planned, but the state of the shipyards and lack of money may mean than even the first of the class may never be finished. |