Summary: The Akula-class submarines, introduced by the Soviet Union in the mid-1980s, remain a vital part of Russia's naval capabilities nearly three decades later. Designed to compete with America's Los Angeles-class SSNs, the Akula featured advanced sonar systems, new weaponry, and reliable nuclear reactors. Post-Soviet Russia continued to use the Akula-class, even leasing an Akula II variant to India. Although initially intended for broader production, economic constraints post-USSR collapse limited the Akula II to just a few units. Читать дальше...