Works on loading storage battery in Ukrainian submarine "Zaporizhzhia" would be completely finished till the end of the lastweek. Assembly of all battery service systems are in progress, as well as preparation of the sub for mooring trials. Submarine compartments are also being under repairs. Altiscope and attack periscope have been already installed; at present, periscope hoisting mechanisms are being adjusted.
Fitting of sonar stations, radar and its extension device is being continued; communication equipment is being installed as well.
Ukrainian Navy command has developed and approved execution plan for final stage of repairs and mooring trials of Zaporizhzhia submarine.
The ukranian SSK "Zaporizhzhia" is a diesel electric submarine ex URSS, project 641 ( "Foxtrot" Class), 70,1 mts de eslora , transferred in 1994 to Ukrania and in service from 1997, her displacement is 1945 tons. surfaced and y 2471,5 ton. dived, is equipede with 10 TLT of 533 mm, (6+4).
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