Delta III (Project 667BDR Kalmar)

Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Attack Submarine

Soviet Union | 1976

"The Delta III boat group was originally a class of fourteen strong during the Cold War period - since reduced to just three."

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Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one sea-going vessel design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for Delta III (Project 667BDR Kalmar).

1 x OK-700A nuclear reactor feeding 2 x Steam turbines developing 60,000 horsepower to 2 x Shafts.
Propulsion

14.0 kts
16.1 mph
Surface Speed

24.0 kts
27.6 mph
Submerged Speed

Essentially Unlimited
Range

Structure
The bow-to-stern, port-to-starboard physical qualities of Delta III (Project 667BDR Kalmar).

130
Personnel
Complement

509.0 ft
155.14 meters
O/A Length

38.0 ft
11.58 meters
Beam

29.0 ft
8.84 meters
Draught

10,600
tons
Displacement

13,700
tons
Displacement (Submerged)

Armament
Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of Delta III (Project 667BDR Kalmar).

4 x 533mm (21") bow-facing torpedo tubes supporting 16 x torpedoes (various types) OR 16 x RSM-50 R-29R "Vysota" missiles.

Ships-in-Class (14)
Notable series variants as part of the Delta III (Project 667BDR Kalmar) family line as relating to the Delta-III-class group.

K-424; K-441; K-449; K-455; K-490; K-487; K-496; K-506; K-211; K-223; K-180; K-433; K-129 (BS-136); K-44

Operators
Global operator(s) of the Delta III (Project 667BDR Kalmar). Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national naval warfare listing.

[ Soviet Union ]

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Mission Roles
Some designs are single-minded in their approach while others offer a more versatile solution to seaborne requirements.

BLUE WATER SERVICE

SUBMERGED ATTACK

MARITIME PATROL

FLEET SUPPORT

Recognition
Some designs stand the test of time while others are doomed to never advance beyond the drawing board; let history be their judge.

Military lapel ribbon for the Cold War period

Military lapel ribbon representing modern aircraft

Going Further...
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