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6 Novorossisyk-Class Diesel Subs Eyed For Pacific Fleet

January 19 2016

Russia

The Russian navy has plans for six diesel-powered submarines for its Pacific Fleet, says a service official, as reported by the Tass news agency.

Six Novorossiysk-class (Project 636) boats are to be built for the Black Sea Fleet.

The navy is seeking approval for the plan, said a senior navy shipbuilding official on Saturday.

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