The Project 971 Akula class is the first Soviet nuclear submarine to achieve parity with American SSNs in terms of noise level. We review the history, design, weapons and sonar equipment of the Akula class.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 – History
04:49 – Design, Propulsion and Stealth
09:20 – Weapons and Equipment
12:38 – Service History

Keywords: Project 971M, Russia, Russian Navy, Pacific Fleet, Northern Fleet, military, ASW, anti-submarine, nuclear attack submarine, Akula II, Akula III, Improved Akula, Sierra class