Russia Improved Kilo Fleet Update
Russia - Navy
| Date | Nov. 16, 2022 |
| Country | Russia |
| Force | Navy |
| Conflict | Russia-Ukraine War |
| Ship Class | Improved Kilo |
| Ship Name | Ufa |
| Hull Number | B-588 |
| Event | Commissioned (+1) |
Description
Fourth Project 636.3 Improved Kilo-class diesel-electric submarine commissioned on 16 November 2022 at the Admiralty Shipyards in St. Petersburg. Assigned to the Pacific Fleet, Ufa was transferred via internal waterways to the Russian Far East. The 3,950-tonne submarine is armed with Kalibr cruise missiles, TEST-71 torpedoes, and can lay mines. The Project 636.3 series represents an upgraded variant of the original Kilo with reduced acoustic signature and improved combat systems, designated by NATO as Improved Kilo.
Source: navalnews.com
