Project 23356 (developed by engineers of "Severnoye Design Bureau", part of USC) is a high-tech frigate (escort ship, a class of naval ships with a displacement of up to 4000 tons) of the latest generation, which combines power and functionality. This was reported by the press service of Rosoboronexport.
Advantages of the project 22356 frigate:
- excellent seaworthiness, great autonomy and cruising range
- multifunctionality, compactness and a high level of automation of control
- powerful set of weapons
- economical and reliable main power plant
Capable of destroying critical ground facilities, combat surface ships, including those equipped with a strong air defense system, and providing effective fire support to ground forces and landing forces on the coast.
The frigate is designed to provide air defense, anti-submarine and anti-ship defense of ships and convoys. Developed for long sea voyages.
Technical characteristics of the project 22356 frigate:
- Displacement — about 4500 tons
- Length — 135 m
- Width — 16.4 m
- Draft — 4.53 m
- Speed — 29.5 knots
- Autonomy — 30 days
The frigate entered service with the Russian Navy in 2014.
The escort ship received an integrated Club – N missile system with a firing range of up to 300 km, a multi-channel Rif-M air defense system, an A-192E artillery system, and a Palma air defense missile system. It is equipped with the Furke – 2M radar, and the Zarya ME – 03 hydroacoustic complex.
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