K-117 Bryansk is a Russian Project 667BDRM Delfin-class (NATO reporting name: Delta IV) nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. The submarine was laid down in April 1985 in the Russian Northern Machinebuilding Enterprise, Sevmash. In September 1988 the submarine was commissioned in the Soviet navy. When launched the submarine became the 1000th Russian/Soviet submarine constructed.[1] After the collapse of the Soviet Union the submarine continued to serve in the Russian navy. In July 2002 the submarine went into overhaul and didn't return until early 2008.[2] As of 2010 the submarine is on active duty with the Russian Northern Fleet.
 Bryansk in 2013 | |
| History | |
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  Soviet Union, Russia | |
| Name | K-117 Bryansk |
| Builder | Northern Machinebuilding Enterprise (Sevmash) |
| Laid down | 20 April 1985 |
| Launched | 8 February 1988 |
| Commissioned | 30 September 1988 |
| Homeport | Sayda Bay, Skalisty Naval Base |
| Status | in active service |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Delta-class submarine |
| Displacement |
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| Length | 167 m (547 ft 11 in) |
| Beam | 11.7 m (38 ft 5 in) |
| Draft | 8.8 m (28 ft 10 in) |
| Propulsion | Two VM4-SG nuclear reactors |
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| Endurance | 80 days |
| Complement | 135 officers and men |
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On 28 October 2010, the submarine conducted a successful SLBM launch.[citation needed]