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Did Typhoons deploy cruise missiles through their torpedo tubes?

A possible Typhoon cruise-missile load is distinguished from uncertainty over actual deployment.

Cruise Missiles Soviet Navy Torpedo Tubes Typhoon Class Ballistic Missile Submarines

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Question

Did Typhoons carry first-strike cruise missiles for their 650 mm torpedo tubes?

Short answer

They could theoretically have carried that load, but actual deployment is left unconfirmed.

Notes

Cruise missiles launched through 650 mm torpedo tubes are acknowledged as a possible Typhoon load. Whether boats actually deployed with that load remains uncertain. The distinction is between a proposed capability and confirmed operational carriage.