Russia to Build Underwater Fleet Vietnam.

Party of the diesel-electric submarines of the "Kilo" project 636 for the Navy, Viet Nam will be built in Russia. Executor order selected JSC "Admiralty Shipyards", which has already built two submarines of this class for Algeria, said Kommersant.
In the near future, "Rosoboronexport" will sign a contract, an amount which is estimated at 1.8 billion dollars. Total plans to build six submarines. The publication notes that the emergence of Vietnam as it is the end-customer to many experts has been a surprise.
Previously, it was reported that in 2007, intensive negotiations on the construction of nine submarines was Venezuela, where they were needed to protect the areas of oil production on the shelf. However, the deal was never concluded. It is noted that one of the reasons for refusal "Rosoboronexport" further consultations on the contract with Venezuela has become a friendly meeting with President Hugo Chávez USA Barack Obama at the summit of the Organization of American States.
According to the publication, the negotiations with the representatives of Viet Nam began about a year ago. Deadline for the construction of the entire party is not called. If necessary, the production of one or two boats will be handed over to Severodvinsk for the "Sevmash.
Vietnam has purchased various weapons in Russia. In particular, in 2001-2002, Russian enterprises received orders to build eight gunboats Project 1241.8, the two frigates project 1166.1 ( "Gepard") and onshore anti missile system "Bastion".
Designed in CDB "Rubin" submarine of Project 636 is one of the low noise in the world. Submarine is equipped with four missiles, 18 torpedoes and 24 mines. The crew of the vessel is 52 people, it can dive to a depth of 300 meters to go in the underwater position with a speed of 20 knots (about 37 kilometers per hour). Submarine is designed to perform a wide range of tasks, including the destruction of submarines and surface ships, protect naval bases and communications, management of exploration.