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Arktika class

icebreaker Russia Retired

Arktika class is a nuclear-powered icebreaker operated by Rosatomflot, powered by 2 OK-900A of about 171 MWt each. Retired.

The Soviet icebreaker fleet. Arktika became the first surface vessel to reach the North Pole in 1977. Most are now retired, with life extensions granted to the last of them.

Propulsion
ReactorOK-900A
Reactors per vessel2
Thermal output171MWt each
Fuel enrichmentnot disclosed
RefuellingEvery 3–4 years
Vessel
Categoryicebreaker
Rolecivil
OperatorRosatomflot
CountryRussia
Vessels in class6
In service from1975
StatusRetired

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ClassEnrichmentStatus
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