Intelligence Gathering Vessels
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SSV-33 Ural (1989 – 2002) (based on modified Kirov class Battlecruiser hull) “Spy Ship” Decommissioned 2002 and dismantled ca. 2011, LOA 869′ TDISP 36,000 tons

SSV-33, Project 1941 Titan – Kapusta class, 1988, showing massive size of hull. United States Department of Defense
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ex-Ural SSV-33 awaiting further dismantling near Fokino. Nearby Delta class nuclear missile boat shows the massive size of the Kirov battlecruiser style hull.