The Project 670 Skat (NATO: Charlie I-class) SSGN was a Soviet nuclear-powered cruise missile submarine designed for anti-ship warfare, primarily targeting U.S. carrier battle groups. Entering service in the late 1960s, it was the first Soviet submarine to carry submarine-launched cruise missiles (SLCMs) in vertical launch tubes, significantly enhancing its strike capability. Armed with eight P-70 Ametist (SS-N-7 Starbright) cruise missiles, which could be launched while submerged, and a complement of 533mm torpedoes, the Charlie I was a formidable early attempt at a stealthy, rapid-response missile platform. However, its limited range, relatively noisy reactor, and outdated missile system led to its eventual replacement by the more advanced Charlie II and Oscar-class SSGNs. With a speed of 24 knots submerged and a diving depth of around 350 meters, the Charlie I was an important step in Soviet underwater strike doctrine but was phased out by the 1990s in favor of newer, more capable designs. 📫 Promotional inquiries subbrief@ 🐦► 🕺► ⏰► @subbrief 😃► 🏴‍☠️► 💵► 🔗► 💌 Contact Aaron ► Aaron@ 🦃 Jive Turkey #subbrief #subs #navy Aaron's PC Spec ------------------------ CPU: Intel i9-10850K @ RAM: 64GB GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Accelsior 4M2 PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD sub brief, sme, subject matter expert, naval, policy, technology, tactical use of the ocean, sonar, submarine tactics, weapons employment, aip, air independent power, 21st century, aaron, amick, aaron amick, sonar, sonarman, sme, SME, subject matter expert, naval, games, wargames, testing, tactics, news, history, tactical use of the ocean, hide, find, search, jive turkey, jive, subbrief,