The nuclear icebreaker "Soviet Union" is being scrapped. Soviet Union (nuclear icebreaker) Nuclear-powered ships of the USSR

In this area, the USSR had no competitors, since the Union had complete dominance in the ice. We broke the frozen ice with the most powerful nuclear icebreakers that only we had. On October 22, 1977, the icebreaker Sibir set off on its maiden voyage. Today we want to show you 7 nuclear icebreakers of the USSR!

1. "SIBERIA"
This ship became a direct continuation of the Arktika-type nuclear installations. At the time of commissioning (1977), Siberia had the largest width (29.9 m) and length (147.9 m). The vessel operated a satellite communication system responsible for fax, telephone connection and navigation. Also present: a sauna, a swimming pool, a training room, a relaxation salon, a library and a huge dining room.

The nuclear-powered icebreaker "Siberia" went down in history as the first ship to carry out year-round navigation in the direction of Murmansk-Dudinka. He also became the second unit that reached the top of the planet, entering the North Pole.

2. "LENIN"
This icebreaker, launched on December 5, 1957, became the world's first ship equipped with a nuclear power plant. Its most important differences are a high level of autonomy and power. Already during its first use, the vessel demonstrated excellent performance, thanks to which it was possible to significantly increase the navigation period.

During the first six years of operation, the nuclear-powered icebreaker covered more than 82,000 nautical miles having conducted over 400 vessels. Later, "Lenin" will be the first of all ships to be north of Severnaya Zemlya.

3. "ARCTIC"
This nuclear-powered icebreaker (launched in 1975) was considered the largest of all existing at that time: its width was 30 meters, length - 148 meters, and the height of the side - more than 17 meters. The unit was equipped with a medical unit, where there was an operating room and a dental unit. All conditions were created on the ship, allowing the flight crew and the helicopter to be based.

"Arktika" was able to break through the ice, the thickness of which was five meters, and also move at a speed of 18 knots. The unusual color of the vessel (bright red) was also considered a clear difference, which personified a new nautical era. And the icebreaker was famous for being the first ship that managed to reach the North Pole.

4. "RUSSIA"
Launched in 1985, this unsinkable icebreaker is the first in a series of Arctic nuclear installations with a capacity of 55.1 MW (75,000 horsepower). The crew has at its disposal: the Nature salon with an aquarium and living vegetation, a chess room, a cinema hall, as well as everything else that was present on the Sibir icebreaker.

The main purpose of the installation: cooling of nuclear reactors and use in the conditions of the Arctic Ocean. Since the ship was forced to constantly be in cold water, it could not cross the tropics to find itself in the southern hemisphere.

For the first time, this vessel made a cruise voyage to the North Pole, specially organized for foreign tourists. And in the 20th century, a nuclear icebreaker was used to study the continental shelf at the North Pole.

5. "SOVIET UNION"
The design feature of the icebreaker "Soviet Union", commissioned in 1990, is that at any time it can be retrofitted into a battle cruiser. Initially, the ship was used for Arctic tourism. Making a transpolar cruise, it was possible to install meteorological ice stations operating in automatic mode, as well as an American meteorological buoy. Later, the icebreaker, which was stationed near Murmansk, was used to supply electricity to facilities located near the coast. The vessel also found use in the course of research in the Arctic on the effects of global warming.

6. "YAMAL"
The nuclear icebreaker Yamal was laid down in 1986 in the USSR, and launched after the death of the Soviet Union in 1993. The Yamal became the twelfth ship to reach the North Pole. In total, he has 46 flights in this direction, including the one that was specially initiated to meet the third millennium. Several things happened on the ship. emergencies, among which: a fire, the death of a tourist, as well as a collision with the Indiga tanker. The icebreaker was not injured during the last emergency, but a deep crack formed in the tanker. It was Yamal that helped transport the damaged ship for repairs.

Six years ago, the ice drift completed a rather important mission: it evacuated archaeologists from the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, who reported their own disaster.

7. "50 YEARS OF VICTORY"
This icebreaker is considered the most modern and largest of all existing ones. In 1989, it was laid down under the name "Ural", but since there was not enough funding, for a long time (until 2003) it stood unfinished. Only since 2007 the ship could be operated. During the first tests, the nuclear-powered icebreaker demonstrated reliability, maneuverability, and a top speed of 21.4 knots.

At the disposal of the passengers of the ship: a music room, a library, a swimming pool, a sauna, a gym, a restaurant, as well as satellite TV.

The main task assigned to the icebreaker is escorting caravans in the Arctic seas. But the ship was also intended for Arctic cruises.

On October 22, 1977, the nuclear-powered icebreaker Sibir set off on its maiden voyage. The Soviet Union broke the ice with nuclear icebreakers and knew no equal. There were no ships of this type anywhere in the world - the USSR had absolute dominance in the ice. 7 Soviet nuclear icebreakers.

1. "SIBERIA"

This ship became a direct continuation of the Arktika-type nuclear installations. At the time of commissioning (1977), Siberia had the largest width (29.9 m) and length (147.9 m). The vessel operated a satellite communication system responsible for fax, telephone and navigation. Also present: a sauna, a swimming pool, a training room, a relaxation salon, a library and a huge dining room.

2. "LENIN"

This icebreaker, launched on December 5, 1957, became the world's first ship equipped with a nuclear power plant. Its most important differences are a high level of autonomy and power. Already during its first use, the vessel demonstrated excellent performance, thanks to which it was possible to significantly increase the navigation period.

During the first six years of operation, the nuclear-powered icebreaker covered more than 82,000 nautical miles, navigating over 400 ships. Later, "Lenin" will be the first of all ships to be north of Severnaya Zemlya.

3. "ARCTIC"

This nuclear-powered icebreaker (launched in 1975) was considered the largest of all existing at that time: its width was 30 meters, length - 148 meters, and the height of the side - more than 17 meters. The unit was equipped with a medical unit, where there was an operating room and a dental unit. All conditions were created on the ship, allowing the flight crew and the helicopter to be based.

4. "RUSSIA"

Launched in 1985, this unsinkable icebreaker is the first in a series of Arctic nuclear installations with a capacity of 55.1 MW (75,000 horsepower). The crew has at its disposal: the Nature salon with an aquarium and living vegetation, a chess room, a cinema hall, as well as everything else that was present on the Sibir icebreaker.

5. "SOVIET UNION"

The design feature of the icebreaker "Soviet Union", commissioned in 1990, is that at any time it can be retrofitted into a battle cruiser. Initially, the ship was used for Arctic tourism. Making a transpolar cruise, it was possible to install meteorological ice stations operating in automatic mode, as well as an American meteorological buoy. Later, the icebreaker, which was stationed near Murmansk, was used to supply electricity to facilities located near the coast. The vessel also found use in the course of research in the Arctic on the effects of global warming.

6. "YAMAL"

The nuclear icebreaker Yamal was laid down in 1986 in the USSR, and launched after the death of the Soviet Union in 1993. The Yamal became the twelfth ship to reach the North Pole. In total, he has 46 flights in this direction, including the one that was specially initiated to meet the third millennium. Several emergencies occurred on the ship, including: a fire, the death of a tourist, and a collision with the Indiga tanker. The icebreaker was not injured during the last emergency, but a deep crack formed in the tanker. It was Yamal that helped transport the damaged ship for repairs.

Six years ago, the ice drift completed a rather important mission: it evacuated archaeologists from the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, who reported their own disaster.

7. "50 YEARS OF VICTORY"

This icebreaker is considered the most modern and largest of all existing ones. In 1989, it was laid down under the name "Ural", but since there was not enough funding, for a long time (until 2003) it stood unfinished. Only since 2007 the ship could be operated. During the first tests, the nuclear-powered icebreaker demonstrated reliability, maneuverability, and a top speed of 21.4 knots.

At the disposal of the passengers of the ship: a music room, a library, a swimming pool, a sauna, a gym, a restaurant, as well as satellite TV.

The main task assigned to the icebreaker is escorting caravans in the Arctic seas. But the ship was also intended for Arctic cruises.

The Soviet Union broke the ice with nuclear icebreakers and knew no equal. There were no ships of this type anywhere in the world - the USSR had absolute dominance in the ice. 7 Soviet nuclear icebreakers.

"Siberia"

This ship became a direct continuation of the Arktika-type nuclear installations. At the time of commissioning (1977), Siberia had the largest width (29.9 m) and length (147.9 m). The vessel operated a satellite communication system responsible for fax, telephone and navigation. Also present: a sauna, a swimming pool, a training room, a relaxation salon, a library and a huge dining room.
The nuclear-powered icebreaker "Siberia" went down in history as the first ship to carry out year-round navigation in the direction of Murmansk-Dudinka. He also became the second unit that reached the top of the planet, entering the North Pole.

"Lenin"

This icebreaker, launched on December 5, 1957, became the world's first ship equipped with a nuclear power plant. Its most important differences are a high level of autonomy and power. Already during its first use, the vessel demonstrated excellent performance, thanks to which it was possible to significantly increase the navigation period.
During the first six years of operation, the nuclear-powered icebreaker covered more than 82,000 nautical miles, navigating over 400 ships. Later, "Lenin" will be the first of all ships to be north of Severnaya Zemlya.

"Arctic"

This nuclear-powered icebreaker (launched in 1975) was considered the largest of all existing at that time: its width was 30 meters, length - 148 meters, and the height of the side - more than 17 meters. The unit was equipped with a medical unit, where there was an operating room and a dental unit. All conditions were created on the ship, allowing the flight crew and the helicopter to be based.
"Arktika" was able to break through the ice, the thickness of which was five meters, and also move at a speed of 18 knots. The unusual color of the vessel (bright red) was also considered a clear difference, which personified a new nautical era. And the icebreaker was famous for being the first ship that managed to reach the North Pole.

"Russia"

This unsinkable icebreaker, launched in 1985), was the first of a series of Arctic nuclear plants with a capacity of 55.1 MW (75,000 horsepower). The crew has at its disposal: the Internet, the Nature salon with an aquarium and living vegetation, a chess room, a cinema hall, as well as everything else that was present on the Sibir icebreaker.
The main purpose of the installation: cooling of nuclear reactors and use in the conditions of the Arctic Ocean. Since the ship was forced to constantly be in cold water, it could not cross the tropics to find itself in the southern hemisphere.

The design feature of the icebreaker "Soviet Union", commissioned in 1990, is that at any time it can be retrofitted into a battle cruiser. Initially, the ship was used for Arctic tourism. Making a transpolar cruise, it was possible to install meteorological ice stations operating in automatic mode, as well as an American meteorological buoy. Later, the icebreaker, which was stationed near Murmansk, was used to supply electricity to facilities located near the coast. The vessel also found use in the course of research in the Arctic on the effects of global warming.

"Yamal"

The nuclear icebreaker Yamal was laid down in 1986 in the USSR, and launched after the death of the Soviet Union in 1993. Yamal became the twelfth ship to reach the North Pole. In total, he has 46 flights in this direction, including the one that was specially initiated to meet the third millennium. Several emergencies occurred on the ship, including: a fire, the death of a tourist, and a collision with the Indiga tanker. The icebreaker was not injured during the last emergency, but a deep crack formed in the tanker. It was Yamal that helped transport the damaged ship for repairs.
Six years ago, the ice drift completed a rather important mission: it evacuated archaeologists from the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, who reported their own disaster.

"50 Years of Victory"

This icebreaker is considered the most modern and largest of all existing ones. In 1989, it was laid down under the name "Ural", but since there was not enough funding, for a long time (until 2003) it stood unfinished. Only since 2007 the ship could be operated. During the first tests, the nuclear-powered icebreaker demonstrated reliability, maneuverability, and a top speed of 21.4 knots.
At the disposal of the passengers of the ship: a music room, a library, a swimming pool, a sauna, a gym, a restaurant, as well as satellite TV.
The main task assigned to the icebreaker is escorting caravans in the Arctic seas. But the ship was also intended for Arctic cruises.

Next year, another nuclear-powered icebreaker will be put into operation on the Northern Sea Route. Thus, in total, six ships of this class will operate in the Arctic. Stanislav Golovinsky, head of the FSUE Atomflot representative office, told reporters about this, speaking at a round table dedicated to the topic “Arctic transport system as a fundamental factor in the development of the region”.

“Given the growing cargo traffic in the Arctic, in 2012 we are commissioning a nuclear-powered icebreaker that was laid up,” he said. “This will be the sixth vessel of this class to enter the Northern Sea Route.”.

The icebreaker being returned to work is called "Soviet Union", and under this name he will walk in the Arctic, said Golovinsky. “Yes, we are not renaming it,” he stressed.

The first Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker of a new design will be built in 2017 Golovinsky said.

The construction of a series of three such vessels will begin in 2012., said the representative of Atomflot. “The budget has been adopted, money has been allocated for this,” he said, recalling that “this pleasure is not cheap - the cost of construction is 32 billion rubles.” However, this step is necessary in view of the plans for the economic development of the Arctic.

The main task of the new icebreakers is to promote the development of the Yamal Peninsula, escorting ships that take out Natural resources Golovinsky explained. At the same time, ships will be able to lay fairways in the ice both at sea and on rivers. This is achieved due to the fact that they will change their draft due to the ballast of water in special tanks. The width of the ship's hull is such that "a tanker with a displacement of 70,000 tons can follow it almost freely," the specialist noted. The most advanced world technologies will be introduced on this icebreaker, Golovinsky stressed.

The nuclear icebreaker fleet solves state tasks, the specialist said. The main ones are emergency rescue operations if necessary, participation in the work to determine the boundaries of the shelf, that is, in fact, to determine the boundaries of the Russian economic zone. In addition, Golovinsky noted, “together with Roshydromet, we are monitoring the weather, as well as importing and picking up the North Pole expeditions, and fulfilling the tasks of the Ministry of Defense to ensure the activities of the Navy in the northern seas.”

However, at the same time, the representative of Atomflot emphasized, the icebreaker fleet is performing more and more work on a commercial basis. “We strive to ensure that the nuclear icebreaker fleet earns its own living. But not by increasing tariffs, but on the contrary, by reducing them - due to a corresponding increase in demand," Golovinsky said, noting that "we managed to double our commercial revenue in three years."

The Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker "Soviet Union" will not be restored and is subject to disposal, although it was previously planned to extend its service life and use it in projects for the development of the Arctic or use it in the interests of the Russian Armed Forces.

In March 2002, during the icebreaker's mooring at the berth in Murmansk, for the first time in practice, its power plant was used to supply onshore facilities. At the same time, the power of the installation reached 50 MW. The experiment was successful, but was deemed unprofitable. The decrease in the volume of work in the Arctic at one time led to the fact that the "Soviet Union" was left without loading, was decommissioned and moored. In 2014, the leadership of Rosatom decided to restore the nuclear-powered ship by 2018 in order to provide new Russian Arctic projects. It was assumed that after extending the life of the reactor plant, the Soviet Union could serve another 20 years.

Earlier it was reported that Rosatom proposed to the Ministry of Defense to create a floating command post for the Arctic group of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on the icebreaker Sovetsky Soyuz, but since the icebreaker is redundant in power, its use for the needs of the Armed Forces was recognized as economically inexpedient, RIA Novosti reports.

Marafonec. From the comments:

Perse.
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They are terrified and utterly afraid of the very name of the ship.
Perhaps so. It is somehow hard to believe that the reason is "lack of work" due to sanctions, and, even more so, "the icebreaker is redundant in power" for the needs of our Navy, due to "economic inexpediency" ... Well, the bad guys are burning ! This is despite the fact that the ship's age is far from being critical, especially considering the thick icebreaking hull, and especially considering the construction time of new ships, of which only patrol boats can be considered "quick-firing". What prevents the gentlemen from using the feature of the Arktika project, which allows them to quickly convert an icebreaker into a cruiser? Who is the conductor of such a symphony of stupidity ... The finished T-95 tank (object 195), which passed the State tests, was cut down in 2010, since the tank, as stated, was too expensive and difficult for conscripts. Further, of course, in order to save money, they "invent" platforms that have long existed in the army in order to dispose of all Soviet stocks of tanks and fill up the army with new mastodon hippos such as T-15, "Kurganets", "Boomerang" (if not with piece assembly, then very far from the pace of production in Soviet times). Under the project of the Armata platform, according to Vladimir Putin, 64 billion rubles are spent on R&D and R&D, almost five years after 2010, in order to roll out raw "platforms" for the Victory Parade that have not been tested, not put into service, spending more millions for show, instead of buying real equipment for the army. There is always an axiom that only reliable, time-tested and mastered by industry technology, technologically advanced, and relatively cheap, becomes a platform. The bourgeois designate a tank as a "platform", which has a cost of about 400 million, and which, all the more, is not for conscripts in terms of complexity. On the basis of such a "goldfish" they want to do a total rearmament, with the total destruction of tank stocks of the Soviet period. This is despite the fact that the same self-propelled guns "Coalition" are perfectly placed on the T-90 base, like many other equipment, it will completely do without a platform from the T-14. The T-14 itself is being deprived of the main thing for which the Soviet Union began to make object 195 - a 152 mm gun, and with a 125 mm gun, the tank does not have significant advantages over the modernized T-90. They steal billions, spend fucking money on PR projects, but to convert the Sovetsky Soyuz icebreaker into a warship, just modernize it, the toad strangled it ... This is strong. Probably, indeed, the name "Soviet Union" alone scares like hell incense, but to rename it is afraid in front of the people.

3officer
Too powerful ... so you need to cut the belay on needles, yes, the logic is iron. 89 year of construction is not the age limit for a vessel, especially such a unique one. And who recognized it as unprofitable ?? I suppose the next "effective" managers. So that it doesn’t work out as it happened before, the rooster will peck and again rent over the hill, because they effectively disposed of their own or sold it. Some kind of crazy move a la nineties am

3officer Yesterday, 16:45
... The specialists of Rosatom could do the installation within their powers (at least it’s no more difficult than building a nuclear one in Turkey for free) and working on the hull is also not from the realm of fantasy.
cariperpaint Today, 02:35
everything is more difficult. by and large, this is a nuclear reactor around which an icebreaker was built. who worked in difficult ice conditions. moved back and forth. vibrations and more. all this destroys it is not very sickly so to speak. you can extend its term by 20-30 years, but this is almost as expensive as building a new one. if they had found a case for him, they would have extended it, but you can see for yourself. It's a pity, of course, but everyone says that this is the only way out. he's not the first one. Siberia last year also wanted to be cut into metal. deadlines have expired.

Quote: cariperpaint - you can extend its life by 20-30 years, but this is almost as expensive as building a new one.

Let them build it. They will put a similar project next to the wall, and only then they talk about recycling and the like. While half-tugs-semi-icebreakers capable of walking in broken ice have been built, but not as a full-fledged replacement. Following the example of work on the Tu-160, it naturally turned out that "sawing" is much easier than picking up lost production bit by bit. And this whole epic with the breaking up of the icebreaker fleet generally resembles at least the lobbying of comrades "dividers-utilizers" - to break not to build. There is a strong dissonance between the announced new wave of Arctic exploration and the simultaneous burial of icebreakers.

MoJloT Yesterday, 16:24
Sell, mothball, refurbish, open a museum... NO TO CUT (Mother Russia)
PS And when you need it, then what?
Masya Masya
Mustachioed Georgian Quote: WHAT IS
There he is dear. Rest in peace ...

mattresses were not given a word.
Sovetsky Soyuz is a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker of the Arktika class. It was put into operation in 1989. The peculiarity of this nuclear-powered ship is that it was designed in such a way that for a short time it could be retrofitted into a battle cruiser.
An extra cruiser in the Arctic would not hurt US ...

Bert
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The icebreaker is fairly recent construction. It's a pity that it is. Apparently, the costs of repairs and upgrades are so high that it is much easier to build a new one from scratch. Apparently, icebreakers of the LK-60Ya type (project 22220) will replace it.

No, he suffered the same fate as the Mir station. We don't need the Arctic or outer space. It is China that is completing construction of 2 icebreakers of this class. China needs them to navigate our northern sea route. White dragon and the second forgot. And we are the most powerful. And once there were our polar stations at the North Pole and there was nothing to do. There was something to study. And there was enough money for everything.