
The Juliett-class, submarines designed to be like Swiss Army Knives of the underworld, known as Project 651 in the Soviet Union, were a series of diesel-electric cruise missile submarines developed during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Aimed to provide a second-strike nuclear capability during the Cold War, these submarines were tasked with targeting NATO forces, particularly carrier battle groups and coastal installations. Measuring approximately 90.5 meters in length and displacing around 3,174 tons on the surface (4,137 tons submerged), the Juliett-class was powered by diesel engines and electric motors, allowing speeds of up to 15 knots surfaced and 18 knots submerged. While their range was impressive—up to 18,000 kilometers (9,700 nautical miles) on diesel engines at 7 knots—their operational depth was limited to around 240 meters.
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