Which submarine class is designed for strategic nuclear deterrence?

Which submarine class is designed for strategic nuclear deterrence?

• A. Varshavyanka class.
• B. Yasen class.
• C. Borei class.
• D. Akula class.

Answer: (C)

Submarine-launched ballistic missiles on a stealthy, heavily armed submarine provide a survivable way to deter with a guaranteed second strike. The Borei class is designed specifically as ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), built to carry long-range SLBMs and patrol undetected to ensure a credible nuclear deterrent. This makes them the backbone of strategic deterrence for Russia. The other submarines are designed for different roles: Varshavyanka is a diesel-electric attack submarine with conventional weapons, Yasen is a nuclear-powered attack submarine armed with cruise missiles, and Akula is another attack submarine focused on torpedoes and cruise missiles.

Submarine-launched ballistic missiles on a stealthy, heavily armed submarine provide a survivable way to deter with a guaranteed second strike. The Borei class is designed specifically as ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), built to carry long-range SLBMs and patrol undetected to ensure a credible nuclear deterrent. This makes them the backbone of strategic deterrence for Russia. The other submarines are designed for different roles: Varshavyanka is a diesel-electric attack submarine with conventional weapons, Yasen is a nuclear-powered attack submarine armed with cruise missiles, and Akula is another attack submarine focused on torpedoes and cruise missiles.