They Are Building A New Class Known As The 545 Laika
The newest vessel in the Russian navy lineup would be the 545 Laika class. This is part of the latest plan of the Russian Armed Forces. Considering how amazing the Yasen class was, it makes sense for the U.S. Navy to feel quite worried about it. After all, the predecessor was already amazing as it was. There is a good chance that this will be even better thanks to recent advancements in technology.
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This New Submarine Will No Doubt Be A Speed Demon
There is speculation that the Laika class will come with elements from the Yasen and Yasen-M classes. It would mean that it will probably have a maximum surface speed of 23 mph and 32 mph underwater. There is a chance that it will go as fast as 40 mph below the water!