9 Most Lethal Attack Submarines - #3 Strikes Fear into Naval Forces

3. Yasen-class (Project 885)

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The Russian Yasen-class submarine strikes fear into naval forces worldwide with its unmatched combination of speed, stealth, and firepower. This nuclear-powered vessel represents a quantum leap in Russian submarine technology, featuring a unique double-hull design that allows it to dive deeper than most Western submarines. Its formidable arsenal includes eight torpedo tubes capable of launching advanced wake-homing torpedoes, anti-ship missiles, and even supersonic cruise missiles. Equipped with a spherical sonar array and advanced signal processing, the Yasen-class excels at detecting enemy vessels. Its automated combat system can track up to 200 targets simultaneously. Despite its size and heavy armament, the submarine’s titanium pressure hull and advanced noise reduction technologies make it nearly as quiet as the most advanced Western submarines. Its ability to launch Kalibr cruise missiles while submerged provides a unique strike capability against both naval and land targets.