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Originally Posted by ikalugin
Victor-IVs are actually fairly fresh (layed down 1988-1991, completed 1990-1992), as they were constructed in paralel to the true 3rd gen SSNs (ie Akulas).
But I dont think that Victor-IVs would get refits and thus would be dumped with the 3rd gen SSNs that do not get it.
Then we have 12-14 SSBNs, special purpose subs, SSKs and so on.
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1980's fresh ? blimey ours are expected (Trafalgar class) between now and 2022 so probably along the same time frame then.
Interesting read too seems almost a throw back to the lira design of project 705