Leviathan-class submarine
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 GCNS Leviathan returns to port following special forces insertion drills. Note the operatives on deck.
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| Class overview | |
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| Name: | Leviathan-class ballistic missile submarine |
| Builders: | Dalian Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering |
| Operators: |
 Grand Chilokveri Navy |
| Built: | 1986-1999 |
| In service: | 1993-present |
| Planned: | 4 |
| Completed: | 3 |
| Cancelled: | 1 |
| Active: | 3 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Ballistic missile submarine |
| Displacement: | 15,900 tonnes (submerged) |
| Length: | 149.9 m (491 ft 10 in) |
| Beam: | 12.8 m (42 ft 0 in) |
| Draft: | 12 m (39 ft 4 in) |
| Installed power: |
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| Propulsion: | 1 x shaft, pump-jet propulsor |
| Speed: | 30 knots (56 km/h) submerged |
| Range: | Unlimited |
| Endurance: | 120+ days |
| Complement: | 135 |
| Armament: |
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16 × ballistic missile tubes for:
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