The Delfin submarine, launched in 1903, was the first combat-capable submarine of the Imperial Russian Navy, marking the beginning of Russia’s efforts to develop a modern submarine fleet. Built during a period of global experimentation with underwater vessels, Delfin showcased Russia’s engineering capabilities and laid the groundwork for future advancements in submarine design. Designed by Ivan Grigoryevich Bubnov, one of Russia’s first submarine engineers, it featured a dual propulsion system with a gasoline engine for surface propulsion and an electric motor for submerged operations. This early system, while innovative, was also hazardous due to the volatility of gasoline fuel.
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