Poseidon (Status-6)
Unmanned Underwater Vehicleestimated
The Poseidon (Russian: Посейдон, "Poseidon", GRAU index 2M39, NATO reporting name Kanyon), previously known by Russian codename Status-6 (Russian: Статус-6), is an autonomous, nuclear-powered unmanned underwater vehicle reportedly in production by Rubin Design Bureau, capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear warheads. The Poseidon is one of the six new Russian nuclear weapons announced by Russian president Vladimir Putin on 1 March 2018.
Specifications
| Type | Unmanned Underwater Vehicle |
| Origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Rubin Design Bureau |
| Introduced | 2030 |
| Status | In development |
| Length | 20 m |
| Weight | 100 t |
| Speed | 100 kn |
| Range | Unlimited |
| Propulsion | Liquid-metal-cooled nuclear reactor |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | Belgorod carrier operational; UUV under test | estimated |
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