| Information |  | |
Derechos | Equipo Nizkor
| ||
| Information | | |
Derechos | Equipo Nizkor
| ||
26Feb14
Russia Launches Construction of New Patrol Ship Class
The lead vessel in a new class of patrol ships was laid down in a ceremony at Russia's Zelenodolsky shipyard Wednesday, the builder said in a statement.
The Vasily Bykov will be the first diesel-powered Project 22160 patrol ship and is planned to feature a helicopter landing pad on its aft deck, according to the Severnoye Design Bureau, the vessel's designer.
The 1,300-ton ship will have a range of 6,000 nautical miles and be armed with a single 57mm cannon, heavy machine guns, air defense systems and optional missile launchers.
"This ship is a vessel of a new generation, built according to modular principles," Cpt. of the First Rank Igor Dygalo said.
Dygalo explained that owing to its modular design the ship could be re-tasked in short order to perform a range of duties.
The new class is intended for economic zone patrol, search-and-rescue operations, anti-piracy and anti-smuggling activities, environmental monitoring, as well as coastal defense and escort service, according to the shipyard's statement.
A navy spokesperson said that six ships of the class are expected to be built by 2019.
[Source: Ria Novosti, Moscow, 26Feb14]
 | This document has been published on 27Feb14 by the Equipo Nizkor and Derechos Human Rights. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. |