Navy Submarines - Rocket Submarine Directory

Rocket Submarines (PL/RK)

Soviet and Russian ballistic missile submarines (SSBN) and cruise missile submarines (SSGN) providing strategic deterrence and precision strike capabilities.

Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN)

Project 941 Akula (Typhoon) - World's largest submarines, R-39 SLBM, 48,000 tonnes submerged

Project 667BDRM Delfin (Delta IV) - Mainstay Cold War SSBN, R-29RM missiles

Project 955 Borei - Modern replacement SSBNs with Bulava SLBMs

Cruise Missile Submarines (SSGN)

Project 949A Antey (Oscar II) - Large cruise missile submarines with P-700 Granit anti-ship missiles

Project 885 Yasen - Modern multipurpose submarines with Kalibr cruise missiles

Strategic Role

SSBNs provide second-strike nuclear deterrence operating from defended bastions (Arctic, Sea of Okhotsk). SSGNs deliver precision conventional strikes and anti-surface warfare against carrier battle groups.

Related Topics

Submarine Classifications - Full Soviet/Russian submarine catalog

Strategic Missiles - SLBM development and capabilities

Rocket submarine directory maintained for strategic deterrence and naval warfare reference.