The B-265 Krasnodar is a Project 636.3 Varshavyanka-class submarine, also known in the West as the Improved Kilo-class. It is designed for submarine warfare and surface target attacks, being equipped with a powerful arsenal.
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Main Armaments of the B-265 Krasnodar:
1. Kalibr Cruise Missiles (3M-54K and 3M-14K)
Type: Cruise missiles Range: Up to 2,500 km (land attack version) / 660 km (anti-ship version) Capability: Strikes against land targets, naval targets, and strategic infrastructure Attack Modes: Can be launched against fixed and mobile targets with high precision
The Kalibr-PL (submarine-launched version) is the Krasnodar’s main strategic missile, capable of hitting targets on land and at sea. It was used in 2017 to attack ISIS positions in Syria directly from the Mediterranean.
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2. Heavy Torpedoes Type 53-65K and TEST-71
Quantity: Up to 18 torpedoes (stored inside the submarine) Diameter: 533 mm Range: Between 18 and 50 km, depending on the model Capability: Can attack surface vessels and enemy submarines
The 53-65K torpedoes specialize in attacking surface vessels, while the TEST-71M is optimized for anti-submarine operations.
3. 3M-54 Klub-S Anti-Ship Missiles
Type: Supersonic anti-ship missiles Range: Up to 660 km Speed: Mach 2.9 (supersonic in the final phase) Capability: Destroys large warships with devastating impact
These missiles can be launched from torpedo tubes and follow a low-altitude flight trajectory, making them difficult to intercept by enemy radars.
4. Naval Mines
Capacity: The submarine can carry up to 24 naval mines Objective: Secret deployment in strategic maritime routes to disrupt enemy movements
Detection and Defense Systems
Radar and Sonar: Equipped with the MGK-400EM Rubin sonar, highly sensitive for detecting ships and submarines Electronic Warfare System: Can interfere with enemy tracking sensors Countermeasures: Decoy launchers to evade incoming torpedoes
Summary of Combat Capabilities:
- Long-range strikes using Kalibr missiles against land and maritime targets
- Submarine warfare utilizing heavy torpedoes against ships and submarines
- Sabotage missions with naval mines
- Stealth capability, making it one of the quietest conventional submarines in the world
The B-265 Krasnodar is a highly lethal submarine, designed for stealth missions and precision attacks, representing a significant threat to enemy naval forces.
Source: kchf. This content was created with AI assistance and reviewed by the editorial team.
