The universal patrol ships of Project 23550 (the lead icebreaker «Ivan Papanin», and three more vessels are at various stages of readiness) will patrol the territorial waters of the Russian Federation and its exclusive economic zone in the Arctic. They are well-armed and can function as a tug and an icebreaker. Military expert Peter Suciu writes about this in an article for The National Interest.
Combat icebreakers of Project 23550 were developed by the Almaz Central Marine Design Bureau. «Ivan Papanin» was built at the Admiralty Shipyards in St. Petersburg.
Characteristics of Project 23550 ships
- displacement of about 9 thousand tons
- navigation area - unlimited
- economic speed - about 10 knots
- full speed - about 18 knots
- cruising range - 10 thousand miles
- autonomy - about 70 days.
- Arctic category - Arc7
Peter Suciu recalled that the United States is developing Polar Security Cutter-class icebreakers for the Coast Guard. However, these vessels may not enter service until 2030.
«Ivan Papanin» breaks more than just ice. The combat icebreaker is armed to fight enemy warships. The ship has a helicopter pad and a hangar and can carry a Ka-27 helicopter.
The icebreaker is armed with «Caliber» missiles, AK-630M installations, a «Kord» machine gun, and «Igla» MANPADS.
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