I agree with Sky regarding Western nations helping Russia scrap her old fleet, while she builds a brand new sub class with the money that we are paying them. I've seen photos that show the TA fairing in the top rudder and maybe the port side aft plane.
As for the bragging of 5km silence...
Do you realize that 2.66 nautical miles or 3.1 miles isn't that impressive since it is the newest SSBN class out? Shoot, diesels are quieter than that..yes I know different situation, but point made.
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