The Russian Defense Ministry launched a complex underwater tests strategic UAV “Poseidon”, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, Tass according to the source in the defense industry.
According to the publication, on trial is testing of a nuclear power plant under water. The reactor was installed in the body of the apparatus, but tests so far carried out in the framework of development work, instead of running tests. underwater drone “Poseidon” experience in marine waters, protected by means of a potential enemy intelligence.
As previously reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense, Underwater strategic UAV “Poseidon” It designed to engage a variety of purposes, including the aircraft carrier groups and embankments. The device is equipped with a nuclear power plant. Tactical and technical data are not disclosed, But according to a leading analyst of the group of advisors head of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia Igor Kasatonov, Options underwater vehicle systems “Poseidon” confirm his invulnerability. This is achieved by great depth of immersion, a high stroke speed, and unpredictable for the enemy routes to goal.
According to open sources, “Poseidon” capable of carrying a nuclear warhead capacity of up to two megatons for the destruction of naval bases of the enemy.
