Borei-A
Russia2020 - Present
The Borei-A (Project 955A) is Russia's latest nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. Carrying 16 Bulava SLBMs with multiple nuclear warheads, it forms the core of Russia's sea-based nuclear deterrent.
Primary Specifications
Displacement
24000 ton
Russia's largest modern submarine
Length
170 m
Optimized for stealth and missile capacity
Max Depth
400 m
Deep operations for survivability
Armament (Primary)
16 Bulava SLBMs (MIRV)
Modern Russian strategic deterrent
Crew
107
Reduced crew through automation
Quick Summary
What it is?
A nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) for strategic deterrence
Who uses it?
Russian Navy Strategic Nuclear Forces
Role
Strategic nuclear deterrence
What's different?
First Russian SSBN with pump-jet propulsion - significantly quieter than predecessors while carrying 16 Bulava missiles with 6-10 MIRVs each
Why it matters?
Replaces aging Delta and Typhoon class submarines as backbone of Russia's underwater nuclear deterrent force.
Real-World Impact
1
Second Strike Guarantee
Can survive a first nuclear strike and retaliate with devastating force
2
Arctic Operations
Designed to operate under polar ice where it's nearly impossible to detect
3
MIRV Delivery
Each of 16 missiles carries up to 10 warheads that can hit separate targets
4
Silent Patrol
Pump-jet propulsion makes it Russia's quietest SSBN ever
Additional Features
Propulsion Type
Nuclear (OK-650)
Stealth Features
Pump-jet, Improved Silo
Special Capabilities
16 Bulava SLBMs
FAQs
1. What does 'Borei' mean?
Borei means 'North Wind' in Russian, reflecting the submarine's ability to operate in Arctic waters under the polar ice cap.2. What is a Bulava missile?
3. How is the A variant different?
4. How many are planned?
5. How deep can it dive?
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