Can You ID This Submarine?

[mTk]

If so then question. Why so many "windows"? I thought windows were a structural weakness?
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[Louis]

It seems to be some kind of Russian Akula class ¿?

 

[mTk]

Sounds right. Which one?

 

[Louis]

That's what I wonder, which one?

 

[mTk]

Nobody?

 

[HOA_KSOP]

If so then question. Why so many "windows"? I thought windows were a structural weakness?
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The only glass on that sub is the windscreen on the bridge.

 

[mTk]

So what are those things that look like windows and what are they for?

 

[HOA_KSOP]

So what are those things that look like windows and what are they for?

Related to the ballast tank, valve openings for drawing in and forcing out water and air from the ballast tanks.

 

[mTk]

Well now. That makes sense.

 

[HOA_KSOP]

Well now. That makes sense.

Yeah, 'because if they were windows, it would only take leaving one open by mistake and...

 

[Louis]

Well then the other unknown: what is the name of this submarine?
Answer Vladimir, answer!