Moscow would have diverted capital and resources to complete the design of the new class submarines Husky. According to the United Shipbuilding Corporation, the construction of the first new generation boat will start within the 2019.
The specifications of the class Husky they are still covered by military secrecy, although some details have emerged. They will join the "Yasen" class submarines, even if they will be built in a larger number than the 885m Project. The Husky will be made in two versions, both based on the same hull. The main difference will be determined by the main weapon system delivered. The Husky-A they will replace the class Akula (Photo), Sierra e Victor III. The Husky-B, SSGN variants, will replace the class Antey, 949A project. The SSGN variant could be the first in the world equipped as standard equipment with hypersonic cruise missiles Zircon. The Husky class will be much smaller, there is talk of a displacement of 6 thousand tons, and less expensive than the class Yasen.
According to some rumors, the Husky could implement a certain degree of automation, with some of the systems already tested in the 705 class project Lira. Moscow could have succeeded in optimizing the liquid metal reactor technology (the class Lira used the lead-bismuth to cool the reactors). If so, the designers would be able to overcome the typical criticalities that reveal such a system. Specifically, a liquid metal reactor generates more energy and is much more compact than pressurized water. However, liquid metal requires a constant optimum temperature and external support structures for oxide removal.
- Husky could introduce the massive use of composite materials already tested in the classroom Yasen, in an attempt to drastically reduce their acoustic signatures. Even in this case, we only have indiscretions. We know that Moscow continues to invest tremendous resources in experimenting with new multilayer composite materials, which can reduce the acoustic signature, isolate vibrations or absorb them. The Russians are convinced of being able to use the new composite materials to make every part of them Husky, including hulls.
The first sea test with the new composite material will take place within the 2018.
(photo MoD Fed. Russian)
