K-314 was a nuclear submarine of the Soviet Navy, of the type Project 671 "Ёрш" (Yorsh, meaning ruffe; also known by its NATO reporting name of Victor I class).

History
Soviet Union
NameK-314
Laid down5 September 1970
Launched28 March 1972
Completed6 November 1972
General characteristics
Class and typeVictor-class submarine
Displacement
  • 3,500 long tons (3,556 t) surfaced
  • 4,750 long tons (4,826 t) submerged
Length94.3 m (309 ft 5 in)
Beam10 m (32 ft 10 in)
Draft7.3 m (23 ft 11 in)
Propulsion1 × OK-300 pressurised water reactor with a VM-4 reactor core generating 75 MWt (31,000 hp)
Speed24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph)
Test depth350 m (1,150 ft)
Complement94 officers and men

On 21 March 1984, K-314 collided with the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk in the Sea of Japan. Kitty Hawk was not significantly damaged but the Soviet submarine could not get underway to proceed home for repairs under her own power. The Frigate USS Harold E. Holt, stayed on scene for several days before the Soviets could send out a seagoing tug to bring her home. Holt offered assistance several times after daybreak but was refused by K-314's captain.

The initial collision rolled K-314 onto her back, sparing the sail, periscope and antennas. A second strike broke loose a blade of her propeller which remained lodged in Kitty Hawk's hull. Divers reportedly removed a piece as a souvenir and samples of the submarine's hull coating were examined for intelligence purposes.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Why a Soviet nuclear submarine rammed a U.S. aircraft carrier". 2 April 2019.