Russian Subs to Don New Generation Noise Absorbing Tiles
press-service of JSC PO Sevmash Russia 18:25 17.09.2016Get short URL 71760190
Russia has launched the production of advanced noise absorbing materials for its fourth-generation nuclear submarines, Rossiiskaya Gazeta reported, citing Techmash Concern’s press service in Moscow. “The lightweight and better quality tiles we are now making in Cheboksary boast better noise absorbing qualities than their Western analogues. Moreover, the use of high technology will make their production less labor consuming and, therefore, cheaper,” Techmash’s CEO Sergei Rusakov said.
First multirole Yasen SSBN adopted by Russian Navy © Photo: press-service of JSC "PO "Sevmas Russian Yasen-Class Nuclear Submarines to Be Ready by 2023 – Russian Navy The noise adsorbing tiles attached to a nuclear submarine’s hull make it virtually undetectable to enemy sonar and other detection systems.
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