Mission

New-generation Russian Amur-class dieselelectric submarines are designed to destroy enemy submarines, surface combatants and vessels, as well as to conduct reconnaissance missions. The submarines boast noise level several times lower than that of the submarines reputed to be the world’s most silent to date. Amur 950/Amur 1650 submarines are distinguished by a well-balanced weapons mix and the ability to launch salvo missile attacks against enemy combatants.

Their ammunition load includes cruise missiles, standard torpedoes and mines. Provision is also made for a follow-on installation on either submarine of an electrochemical air-independent propulsion plant. The AIP plant with electrochemical generators and support systems is housed in a modular compartment engineered for easy incorporation into the baseline submarine. Amur 950 and Amur 1650 submarines can operate in all regions of the world ocean in any weather, in both deep and shallow waters.

Amur 950 Submarine

Amur 950 is a single-hull single-shaft submarine with torpedo/missile weapon system comprising four 533mm torpedo launchers, quick reloading system, 12 torpedoes and missiles.

Torpedo launchers are readied for fire in seconds, and between-salvoes interval within several minutes. The bow section houses a highly sensitive passive antenna array whose area is several times greater than that of similar hydroacoustic arrays installed in any other diesel-electric submarine. In combination with the boat’s low-level noise signature it provides guaranteed preemptive target acquisition so that the submarines can either attack enemy combatants at a great range or evade his ASW ships in time. Submarine and its weapons are efficiently controlled by means of the boat’s automated command and control system with operators’ consoles in the main control room.

The system provides high-speed sensor data exchange, processing, analysis, and presentation of the integrated information on operators’ panels. The onboard inertial navigation system ensures safety of the submarine navigation and determination of motion parameters with precision required for missile employment.

The optronic mast is fitted with TV/IR cameras and GPS receiving antenna. Communications system employs a towed radio antenna to receive covert command and information messages at a depth of up to 100 m. The submarine accommodates crew cabins, well-equipped galley and officers' wardroom. Efficient air ventilation and conditioning systems are designed to provide normal operations of the submarine in tropics and comfortable working and living conditions in all modes of navigation.

Amur 1650 Submarine

Amur 1650 is a single-hull, single-shaft submarine with two reserve propulsors. Its torpedo/ missile weapon system comprises six 533mm torpedo launchers, 18 torpedoes and missiles, and quick reloading system providing between-salvoes interval not exceeding several minutes. The bow section houses a highly sensitive passive antenna array whose area is several times greater than that of similar hydroacoustic arrays installed in any other diesel-electric submarine. It is supplemented by an extendable towed long-size hydroacoustic array. In combination with the boat’s low-level noise signature they provide guaranteed preemptive target acquisition so that the submarine can either attack enemy combatants at a great range or evade his ASW ships in time. Submarine and its weapons are efficiently controlled by automated command and control system with operators’ consoles in the main control room.

The system provides highspeed sensor data exchange, processing, analysis, and presentation of the integrated information on operators’ panels. The onboard inertial navigation system ensures safe navigation and determination of submarine motion parameters with precision required for missile employment. The periscope mast comprises a commander’s periscope with optical and TV channels, optronic mast with IR camera and GPS receiving antenna.

Communications system employs a towed radio antenna to pick up covert command and information messages at a depth of up to 100 m. The crew is accommodated in cabins with efficient air ventilation and conditioning systems providing normal operation of the submarine in tropics and comfortable working and living conditions in all modes of navigation.