K141 Kursk

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Author: Leo Van Ginderen collection
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name: K141 Kursk
commissioned: 1994
flag: Russia
dimensions: 155.00 x 18.20 x 9.20 m
type: "Oscar II" class (project 949A Antey) nuclear powered guided missile submarine
specs: crew: 107

test depth: 300 to 500 metres
endurance: 120 days

Armament:
24 × SS-N-19/P-700 Granit
4 × 533 mm and 2 × 650 mm torpedo tubes (bow)
speed: 32.00 kn
former name(s): new name(s):
No known former names No known new names
We also have pictures of this vessel under the folowing name(s).
Extra info:
Photo N°1 : Believed to be Vidyaevo (Russia) but not 100% sure.
the "Oscar II" class is also known as "Antey" class

Intended for strikes against US surface forces, especially carriers. The Pacific Fleet units of this class remain relatively active and routinely deployed.

The Kursk was lost in the Barents Sea on 12/08/'00, salvaged 08/10/'01. There was an explosion while preparing to fire a torpedo.
The only credible report to date is that this was due to the failure and explosion of one of the Kursk's hydrogen peroxide-fueled torpedoes.

Though the British and Norwegian navies offered assistance, Russia initially refused all help
23 out of 118 souls onboard survived the initial blast, but by the time a rescue sub docked on the Kursk it was already to late for them.

Salvaged in 2001 excluding the bow and towed to Sayda Bay on Russia's northern Kola Peninsula
Converted? This vessel has not been converted.
Museum? No
Decommissioned? This vessel was decommissioned or transfered in the year 2000
Scrapping? This vessel was sold to Russia in the year 2003 for scrapping.
Severely damaged? Yes, (please look at the extra info box for more information).