''K-433 Svyatoy Georgiy Pobedonosets'' () is a Russian Project 667BDR Kalmar class (

NATO reporting name NATO uses a system of code names, called reporting names, to denote military aircraft and other equipment used by post-Soviet states, former Warsaw Pact countries, China, and other countries. The system assists military communications by providi ...

: Delta III) nuclear-powered

ballistic missile submarine A ballistic missile submarine is a submarine capable of deploying submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs) with nuclear warheads. These submarines became a major weapon system in the Cold War because of their nuclear deterrence capabi ...

. The submarine was built for the Soviet Navy and has continued to serve in the

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. ''K-433'' was put in reserve in 1997 and remained there until 2004 when it was recommissioned. , it is on active duty. The submarine is slated to be retired and replaced by the Borei class submarine in the coming years. On October 28, 2010 the submarine carried out a successful R-29R missile test. The submarine sustained minor damage when a fishing vessel collided with it on September 22, 2011.Defense News
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