SA54

SA54 refers to a class of Soviet naval mines. These mines were primarily designed for use against submarines and surface vessels. They were a type of moored mine, meaning they were anchored to the seabed and designed to detonate when a ship or submarine came into contact with them or passed close enough to trigger their influence exploder. The SA54 series likely saw development and deployment during the latter half of the 20th century.

These mines were characterized by their relatively large size and the powerful explosive charge they carried, intended to inflict significant damage. Their design would have incorporated various fuzing mechanisms, including contact fuzes and potentially magnetic or acoustic influence fuzes to increase their effectiveness against different types of naval targets. Deployment of SA54 mines would have been carried out by naval vessels and submarines, typically in strategic locations such as harbors, approaches to naval bases, and shipping lanes to deny access or inflict casualties.

The operational details and exact specifications of the SA54 series are not widely publicized due to their historical and military nature. However, it is understood that they were part of a broader Soviet naval mine warfare program aimed at bolstering defensive and offensive capabilities. Like many mines of this era, they were designed for long-term deployment and had safety features to prevent accidental detonation. Their eventual decommissioning or replacement by more modern ordnance would have occurred as naval technology advanced.