OVERVIEW: The PLARK-675MKV Echo II is a Soviet-era nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine (SSGN), representing a significant evolution in Soviet submarine design focused on anti-surface warfare (ASuW) capabilities.

DETAILS:
The PLARK-675MKV Echo II represents an upgrade to the earlier Project 675 (Echo I) class, addressing deficiencies and enhancing offensive capabilities identified during its service life. The Echo series of submarines reflected the Soviet Union's naval doctrine emphasizing long-range strike capability against NATO carrier battle groups. The upgrade to the MKV standard primarily involved improved electronics, targeting systems, and missile technology. The design retains the characteristic large deck-mounted missile tubes, indicative of its primary role. This design necessitated a large displacement and considerable freeboard compared to attack submarines optimized for anti-submarine warfare (ASW).

The primary role of the PLARK-675MKV Echo II is anti-surface warfare (ASuW), specifically targeting enemy surface combatants, particularly aircraft carriers and their escorts. While not specifically designed for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), it retains torpedo capabilities for self-defense and engagement of secondary targets. It is not equipped or intended for area air defense (AAW). The vessel's powerful SS-N-12 Sandbox cruise missiles were designed to saturate enemy defenses with multiple high-speed, sea-skimming projectiles.

The installation of the Snoop Slab [Burya] radar provides long-range surface search and missile guidance capabilities. The Quad Loop DF and Generic Acoustic Intercept systems allow for electronic warfare (EW) and signals intelligence (SIGINT) gathering, enabling the submarine to passively detect and classify enemy vessels. The Shark Teeth [MKG-100 Kerch] and Shark Fin [MKG-100 Kerch] sonars are crucial for underwater detection and tracking, while the Front Door A [Argument] fire control system is likely utilized for torpedo targeting. The Mine Avoidance [MG-14 Arfa-G] system enhances survivability in mine-threatened waters. The combination of these sensors, coupled with the devastating firepower of the SS-N-12, made the PLARK-675MKV Echo II a formidable threat to NATO naval forces.

SPECIFICATION: Length: 119.0 m || Beam: 9.2 m || Draft: 7.1 m || Disp: 4485 t

SENSORS: Quad Loop DF || Stop Light B [Nakat] || Shark Teeth [MKG-100 Kerch] || Shark Fin [MKG-100 Kerch] || Front Door A [Argument] || Snoop Slab [Burya] || Generic Acoustic Intercept || Mine Avoidance [MG-14 Arfa-G] || Generic Submarine Periscope || Optical

ARMAMENT: 533mm TT || 533mm TT || 400mm TT || SS-N-12 Sandbox [P-1000] Single Tubes || Signal Ejector