Soviet submarineK-314

History
Soviet Union
Name	K-314
Laid down	5 September 1970
Launched	28 March 1972
Completed	6 November 1972
General characteristics
Class and type	Victor-classsubmarine
Displacement	3,500long tons(3,556 t) surfaced 4,750 long tons (4,826 t) submerged
Length	94.3 m (309 ft 5 in)
Beam	10 m (32 ft 10 in)
Draft	7.3 m (23 ft 11 in)
Propulsion	1 × OK-300pressurised water reactorwith aVM-4 reactor coregenerating 75 MWt (31,000 hp)
Speed	24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph)
Test depth	350 m (1,150 ft)
Complement	94 officers and men

K-314was a nuclearsubmarineof theSoviet Navy,of the type Project 671 "Ёрш"(Yorsh,meaningruffe;also known by itsNATO reporting nameofVictor I class).

On 21 March 1984,K-314collided with theaircraft carrierUSSKitty Hawkin theSea of Japan.Kitty Hawkwas not significantly damaged but the Soviet submarine could not get underway to proceed home for repairs under her own power. The FrigateUSSHarold E. Holt,stayed on scene for several days before the Soviets could send out aseagoing tugto bring her home.Holtoffered assistance several times after daybreak but was refused byK-314's captain.

The initial collision rolledK-314onto her back, sparing the sail, periscope and antennas. A second strike broke loose a blade of her propeller which remained lodged inKitty Hawk's hull. Divers reportedly removed a piece as a souvenir and samples of the submarine's hull coating were examined for intelligence purposes.

References

• Bellona: Project 671, 671 V, 671 K (Yersy) - Victor-I Class
• Bellona: Nuclear submarine accidents(This report incorrectly identifiesSoviet submarine K-431as K-314 when describing a refueling criticality accident.)