Sibir--World's Largest nuclear powered Icebreaker is launched by Russia
World's largest nuclear powered Icebreaker built under project 22220 which is powered by two next generation RITM-200 nuclear-reactors.
Sibir is 173m long , 34m wide and has dual-draft design that can break through 13 feet (3 metres) thick ice , enabling it to use it in Arctic waters and in estuaries of polar rivers.
Sibir is designed to transport cargo along the Northern Sea Passage , a naval route near Artic through which the travel will be 12 to 15 days shorter than traditional commercial routes through the Suez canal.
This helps Russia to maintain control in Arctic waters due to drilling opportunities, minerals and strategic importance.
Sibir is second of its kind first being Arktika (Arctic). Arktika was put in service in June 2016.
Third one will be Ural set to be completed in 2019.
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