SOVIET SUBMARINE CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM DURING 1982

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truction Program During 1982
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Geographic
Coordinates
Severodvinsk Shipyard 64-34-38N
402 039-48-32E
Leningrad Shipyard 59-55-03N
Admiralty 194 030-16-23E
Leningrad Shipyard 59-55-43N
Sudomekh 196 030-16-42E
Gorkiy Shipyard 112 56-21-42N
043-52-28E
Komsomolsk Shipyard 50-32-31N
Amur 199 137-02-56E
ABSTRACT
submarine construction. All applicable satellite imagery acquired from
rive construction program for 1982. The first part of this report discusses submarine construction
by class, on a unit-by-unit basis; the second part discusses each of the five shipyards involved in
1. During 1982, the Soviets continued to enhance and to expand their submarine force by
constructing ten submarines and by modifying a dismantled submarine. The ten submarines
constructed included two nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), one nuclear-
powered cruise missile attack submarine (SSGN), three nuclear-powered attack submarines
(SSNs), and four attack submarines (SSs). Also, a Yankee-class SSN was modified/reconfigured into
a new-class SSGN (NPIC interim designator 402W). The most significant submarine construction
during 1982 included the launch of Typhoon SSBN unit 2, Oscar SSGN unit 2, and 402W SSGN.
(S/WN)
2. This report, updating NPIC report presents an analysis of the Soviet subma-
was used in the preparation of this report, which includes 15 annotated photo-
graphs, nine conceptual drawings of submarines, a location map, and two tables. (S/WN)
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INTRODUCTION
3. The Soviet submarine construction program consists of the construction of two classes of
SSBN (Typhoon and Delta III), two classes of SSGN (Oscar and Charlie), two classes of SSN (Victor
III and Alfa), and three classes of SS (Tango, Foxtrot, and Kilo). During 1982, construction was
completed on ten submarines, including one Typhoon SSBN, one Delta-III SSBN, one Oscar
SSGN, three Victor-III SSNs, two Tango SSs, one Foxtrot SS, and one Kilo SS. In addition, a Yankee
SSN was converted to a new-class SSGN (402W). Submarine construction in the Soviet Union is
conducted at five shipyards, including one at Severodvinsk, two at Leningrad, one at Gorkiy, and
one at Komsomolsk (Figure 1 and Table 1). Construction timelines for these 11 units are provided
in Table 2. (S/WN)
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Table 1.
Construction at Soviet Shipyards During 1982
(Items are keyed to Figure 1)
Facility
Launches Launches
Prior to 1982 During 1982
Total
Units
1
2
Delta-III SSBN
Severodvinsk
13
14
Oscar SSGN
402W SSGN
Charlie-I SSGN
Victor-III SSN
Severodvinsk
Severodvinsk
Gorkiy
Admiralty 194
5
Komsomolsk
Severodvinsk
11 (total of 16)
3
Tango SS
Foxtrot SS
Kilo SS
Sudomekh 196
Gorkiy
Sudomekh 196
Komsomolsk
4 (total of 7)
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Table 2.
1982 - Soviet Submarine Construction - 1982
Units Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
SSBN 22-25
Typhoon
27-28 8-17
Trst
SSGN
Oscar
Delta II 11 1
21 17 12
Trst
13-14 17 14 19
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Kilo
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SSBN Construction
Typhoon-class SSBN
4. The second unit of the Typhoon-class
SSBN1 was rolled out of construction hall 3 on
launch rail 3 at Severodvinsk Shipyard 402 be-
tween 22 and 25 September 1982, 24 months
after the rollout of unit 1 in September 1980.
By0 Typhoon SSBN unit 2 (Figure 2)
had been launched from the dock. This unit
fitted-out during the remainder of the year.
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6. The fourteenth unit of the Delta-Ill-
class SSBN1 was rolled out of construction hall
1 at Severodvinsk Shipyard 402 between
2 nine months after the roll-
out of unit 13 in March 1981. Unit 14 remained
on the launch rail until at least
and, by~ had been launched and
repositioned at the fitting-out quay. Fitting-out
of this submarine (Figure 3) continued at the
5. Typhoon SSBN unit 1, continuing fit-
ting-out, began sea trials during 1982. It was
involved in a total of 16 at-sea launches of the
SS-NX-20 missile. By late December 1982, this
unit had departed the Severodvinsk complex
for continued crew training and acceptance at
the ice-free operational base at. Guba Litsa
Submarine Base Southwest
Construction of Typhoon-class SSBNs is con-
tinuing. Four additional units are under
construction inside construction hall 3 at Sev-
erodvinsk. (S/WN)
Severodvinsk complex throughout most of the
year. This Delta-III SSBN, after completing
fitting-out and associated sea trials, was de-
ployed to its operational base by mid-Decem-
ber 1982. (S/WN)
7. Construction of Delta-III-class SSBNs is
continuing. Three additional units are under
construction inside construction hall 1 at Sev-
erodvinsk. (S/WN)
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SSGN Construction
8. The second unit of the Oscar-class
SSGN1 was rolled out of construction hall 3 at
Severodvinsk Shipyard 402 between
unit 1 in April 1980. By
Oscar unit 2 had been launched from the
launch dock, had been positioned at the main
fitting-out quay, and had commenced fitting-
out. Major design changes have been made to
the upper rudder of unit 2 (Fi ure 4). The
overall length of the rudder is as
compared to the0 rudder on unit 1.
Additionally, the leading edge of this upper
rudder on unit 2 has a more gradual slope to
the hull than that on unit 1, thus increasing the
surface area of the rudder and providing unit 2
with better stability. Along with the sloping
rudder, a tubular protrusion extends aft from
the top of the rudder and is possibly used in
the deployment of an antenna for communi-
cations or for a towed acoustic array similar to
that housed in the pod atop the rudder of the
Victor-III SSN. (S/WN)
9. No imagery-related evidence of addi-
tional Oscar-class SSGN construction has been
observed; however, space is available inside
construction hall 3 at Severodvinsk Shipyard
402 for constructing two additional units.
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402W SSGN-(Modified Yankee-class SSN)
a research-and-development platform for a
submarine sea-launched cruise missile. (S/WN)
11. During the year, one other Yankee-
class SSN unit was in a repair hall (Severod-
vinsk Shipyard Yagry Island) for probable re-
construction/modification. There were no in-
dications of the type of work being performed
on this unit, which remained in the repair hall
throughout 1982. As of the end of 1982, there
was no significant shipyard activity to indicate
future movements of other Yankee-class SSN
units into construction/repair halls. (S/WN)
10. The first dismantled Yankee-class
submarine (Yankee-class SSN unit 4; Figure 5)
to be modified/reconfigured was rolled out
from construction hall 1 at Severodvinsk Ship-
yard 402 between
This unit has an overall length of approxi-
mately 147 meters, which includes a newly
installed mid-section. This mid-section, with a
maximum beam of 14 meters and confirmed to
house 12 inclined missile tubes, may serve as
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Charlie-111-class SSGN
12. No Charlie-11-class SSGNs were
launched in 1982. There has not been a launch
of a Charlie-11-class SSGN1 from Gorkiy Ship-
yard 112 (the only shipyard to build Charlie-Il-
SSN Construction
13. Three Victor- III-class SSNs1 were
launched and deployed in 1982. One Victor-
III-class SSN, the fifth unit constructed at
Leningrad Shipyard Admiralty 194, and two
Victor-III -class SSNs, the 10th and 11th units
constructed in the Pacific at Komsomolsk
Shipyard Amur 199, became operational dur-
ing the year. (S/WN)
14. By the fifth Victor III
constructed at Leningrad had been rolled out
of the construction hall into the launch dock,
also containing the Victor- III -associated panel
tunnel. This SSN (Figure 6) was then launched
and fitted out under the panel tunnel through
midsummer. Between
this Victor III was placed
class units in the past) since unit 6 was
launched 30 months ago in September 1980.
Up to that time, units 4, 5, and 6 were all
launched approximately 12 months apart.
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inside the Blunt Bow auxiliary repair dock
(YRD) for its transfer to Severodvinsk. Once at
Severodvinsk, this unit completed its fitting-
out and sea trials, and by early December 1982
was deployed to its Northern Fleet operating
base. (S/WN)
15. By the tenth Pacific-
built unit of the Victor-Ill-class SSN (Figure 7),
constructed at Komsomolsk Shipyard, had
been rolled out into the launch dock. Al-
launched from the dock and positioned under
the panel tunnel. The launch dock was then
readied for transport, and by the Victor
III had departed Komsomolsk, enroute to Pe-
trovka Naval Base and Shipyard
fitting-out. (S/WN)
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16. By I I the eleventh Pacific-
built unit of the Victor-III-class SSN (Figure 8)
had been rolled out into the launch dock at
Komsomolsk. It also was canvas covered. This
unit was then launched from the dock and
remained under the panel tunnel through the
end of August. By
Victor III had departed, and by
= had arrived at Petrovka for
fitting-out. (S/WN)
17. Construction of the Victor- III-class
SSN is estimated to continue. (S/WN)
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18. During 1982, no Alfa-class SSNs1 were
launched; however, construction of Alfa-class
SSNs or possibly of an Alfa SSN follow-on has
probably continued throughout the year at
both Severodvinsk Shipyard 402 and Leningrad
Shipyard Sudomekh 196. During the year, Alfa
launch-related activity was observed at Sever-
odvinsk. Construction was completed on an
additional launch cradle (eight cradles were
present during this reporting period) at the
east end of the side launchway of construction
hall 22 (Figure 9). The last rollout of an Alfa
SSN from construction hall 2, in September
1980, utilized only five of seven launch cradles
present. The last rollout of an Alfa SSN at
Sudomekh was in late March 1981. (S/WN)
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SS Construction
Tango-class SS
19. During 1982, the seventeenth and
eighteenth units of the Tango-class SSA (Figure
10) were rolled out at Gorkiy Shipyard 112. By
Tango SS unit 17 had been rolled
out and launched, and by nit
18 had been rolled out and launched. Both
20. One Foxtrot-class SSA (Figure 11) was
constructed in the floating drydock at Lenin-
grad Shipyard Sudomekh 196. Construction
units were transported to Sevastopol Shipyard
Sevmorzavod 497 y the inland
waterway to complete final fitting-out and sea
trials. Unit 17 completed fitting-out and was
deployed in the fall of 1982; whereas unit 18,
which did not arrive at Sevastopol until
early December 1982 , continued fitting-out
through-out the remainder of the year.
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beg
and
been launched. This Foxtrot, probably con-
structed for export, was then positioned in-
board of floating screens for fitting-out.
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21. Byl lone Kilo-class
SSA (Figure 12) had been rolled out into the
launch dock at Komsomolsk Shipyard Amur
199. By it had been launched
from the launch dock for initial fitting-out at
the fitting-out pier before departing for Pe-
trovka. This was the third Kilo SS to be
constructed-all have been built at Komso-
molsk. (S/WN)
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Submarine Construction Facilities and
Major Improvements During 1982
22. Soviet submarine construction is con-
ducted at five shipyards: Severodvinsk Ship-
yard 402 in the North; Leningrad Shipyard Ad-
miralty 194 and Leningrad Shipyard Sudomekh
196 in the Baltic; Gorkiy Shipyard 112 on the
Volga River; and Komsomolsk Shipyard Amur
199 in the Pacific (Figure 1). Major improve-
ments to these shipyards were ongoing
throughout the year. These improvements in-
cluded the construction of a new launch basin
completed at Gorkiy Shipyard and the con-
struction of a submarine pressure hull x-ray
building and launch facilities at Komsomolsk.
These facilities will enable the launch of sub-
marines from an existing buildingway. (S/WN)
Severodvinsk Shipyard 402
23. At Severodvinsk Shipyard 402 (Figure
13), 19 nautical miles (nm) west of Arkangelsk
on the White Sea, Delta Ills and Typhoon
SSBNs, Oscar SSGNs, and Alfa SSNs (none
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were launched in 1982) are constructed. Also
this shipyard is responsible for the conver-
sion/modernization of the most recent Yan-
kee-class SSN. Past submarine production at
this shipyard has included Delta Is, Delta Ils,
Yankee Is, and Hotel SSBNs; Golf SSBs, Papa
SSGN, and November SSNs. Facilities at the
shipyard include three large construction halls,
one launch basin, several large fabrication
buildings, one small and two large quays, and
extensive support and storage areas. Addi-
tional related facilities in the vicinity of Sever-
odvinsk Shipyard 402 include a ship repair
yard, immediately north of the facility; a nu-
clear submarine special-support facility, north
west of the facility; a small, naval operating
base, west of the facility; and a missile storage
area and a satellite communications facility,
southwest of the facility. (S/WN)
Leningrad Shipyard Admiralty 194
24. Leningrad Shipyard Admiralty 194
(Figure 14), on the east bank of the Neva River
next to Sudomekh Shipyard 196, is in the west-
central part of the city of Leningrad. Victor-III
SSNs and associated components are con-
structed at this shipyard, with a capacity to
repair and overhaul submarines. Past subma-
rine production at Leningrad Admiralty has
included Victor Is and Victor Ils. Facilities at
the shipyard include a large six-bay construc-
tion hall, two end-launch open buildingways,
one subassembly building, one fabrication
building, two fitting-out basins, seven quays,
and numerous shop and support buildings.
(S/W N)
Leningrad Shipyard Sudomekh 196
25. Leningrad Shipyard Sudomekh 196
(Figure 15) is in the west-central part of the
city of Leningrad, on the south bank of the
Neva River, next to Shipyard Admiralty 194.
Both nuclear and conventional powered-at-
tack submarines of the Alfa SSN (none were
launched in 1982) and Foxtrot SS class are
constructed at this shipyard. Foxtrot SSs, usu-
ally intended for export, are built in a floating
drydock. The Lima Auxiliary Submarine (SSA)
was also built in this floating drydock. Past
submarine production has included Quebec
Coastal Submarines (SSCs) and Romeo SSs. Fa-
cilities at the shipyard include a large fabrica-
tion building and construction hall, several
smaller subassembly fabrication buildings,
three quays, and numerous support buildings.
(S/WN)
Gorkiy Shipyard
26. Gorkiy Shipyard 112 (Figure 15) is on
the northwest edge of the city of Gorkiy on
the west bank of Volga River. Charlie-II SSGNs
(none were launched in 1982) and Tango SSs
are constructed at the shipyard. The Charlie II
is transferred by the inland waterway system to
Severodvinsk for final fitting-out and accep-
tance, and the Tango SS is usually transferred
to Sevastopol for fitting-out and acceptance.
Past submarine production at this shipyard in-
cluded Victor-II SSNs, Charlie-I SSGNs, Juliett-
class Missile Attack Submarines (SSGs) and
Whiskey/Romeo SSs. Facilities at the shipyard
include two construction halls, one launch ba-
sin with a side-haul marine railway and trans-
verser, one open quay, and numerous shop
and support buildings. (S/WN)
Komsomolsk Shipyard Amur 199
27. Komsomolsk Shipyard Amur 199 (Fig-
ure 16), approximately 350 nm inland on the
north bank of the Amur River, is the only
submarine construction yard in the Soviet Far
East. Victor-III SSNs and Kilo SSs are con-
structed at this shipyard, and past submarine
production has included Delta I and Yankee-I
SSBNs, Golf-I ballistic missile submarines
(SSBs), Echo-I and Echo-II SSGNs, Whiskey SSs,
Bravo Training Submarines (SSTs), and India
SSAs. Facilities at the shipyard include one
fitting-out pier, one fitting-out quay, one
launch basin, one transporter dock, three con-
struction halls, and numerous fabrication and
support buildings. S/WN)
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All applicable satellite imagery acquired from vas used in the
preparation of this report. Th imagery provided the most recent usable coverage and
coincided with the information cutoff date of this report. (S/WN)
MAPS OR CHARTS
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DOCUMENTS
1. DIA. DDB-1220-23-82, The Soviet Submarine Force (U), May 82 (SECRET/NOFORN/WNINTEL/Rel
2. NPIC. RCA-09/0008/82, Activity at Sev r vinsk Shipyard Complex-1 August-31
December 1981 (5), Jun 82 (TOP SECRET CODEWORD
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