

Some confusion may exist as the name Akula (Russian: Акула, meaning " shark" in Russian) was used by the Soviets for a different class of submarines, the Project 941, which is known in the West as the Typhoon class.


2 OK-300 retractable electric propulsors for low-speed and quiet maneuvering at 5 knots (9.3 km/h 5.8 mph).But often as was the case for Tony Scott’s 1995 submarine actioner Crimson Tide practical effects were still key. In the mid-90s, more and more feature films were embracing computer graphics techniques to help tell their stories. one 190 MW OK-650B/OK-650M pressurized water nuclear reactor ( HEU 113.3 m (372 ft) for Akula II and Akula III There is also a relatively small mast on top that appears similar to one associated with SOKS array found on some Project 971 nuclear-powered attack submarines, also known as Akula class boats to.110.3 m (362 ft) for Akula I and Akula I Improved.The Akula (Shark) class, or Project 941 as it was known during development, was designed to form the basis. 12,770 tons Akula I and Akula I Improved The Akula-class submarines were some of the most terrifying weapons ever created.8,140 tons Akula I and Akula I Improved.4 (1 Iribis suspended 42% complete since 1996)Ĥ (4 active +6 on modernization in Russia)
