According to information published by Tass on January 17, 2023, the first combat set of nuclear Poseidon super torpedoes for the Belgorod nuclear submarine has been produced.
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Artist rendering of the Poseidon UUV. (Picture source: topcor)
Trials of Poseidon units, including the nuclear power plant have been successfully completed, he said.
The Belgorod has completed pop-up trials of a Poseidon mockup. The submarine is the first carrier of nuclear underwater Poseidon drones. She joined the Navy on July 8, 2022.
About the Poseidon
The Status-6 Oceanic Multipurpose System, also known as Kanyon or Kanyon-BZK-008, is a nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed, unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) developed by Russia. The system is designed for deep sea and long-range operations and is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with a yield of up to 100 megatons.
The system is intended to be used as a deterrent and delivery system for a nuclear strike against an enemy's naval bases and coastal cities. Its ability to evade detection and evade anti-missile defense systems make it a formidable weapon. According to some sources, the range of this system is around 6,200 miles and can reach a speed of around 185mph.
It was first revealed to the public in 2015, during a Russian state television broadcast which showed a video of a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and military officials. The footage reportedly showed a document, with a diagram of the drone, which Putin described as "an ideal weapon."
