The world's largest research and expedition vessel for Antarctica, "Ivan Frolov" of Project 23680, will be launched in March 2027, according to Igor Shumakov, head of the Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring (Roshydromet).
Construction should be completed in December 2028. And in early 2029, it will embark on its first voyage to Antarctica. So far, everything is on schedule.
The vessel's keel was laid at the Admiralty Shipyards ahead of schedule in October 2024.
"Ivan Frolov" is the world's largest research vessel, and it will replace the "Akademik Fedorov," built in 1987, which has exhausted its service life. The new vessel is 165 m long, with a displacement of about 25,000 tons.
It will accommodate up to 20 laboratories, as well as a helicopter pad and a hangar for two helicopters. The hull of the future research vessel will meet the Arc7 class, allowing it to navigate through difficult polar ice without icebreaker escort. The number of crew and special personnel is 240 people.
Read more on the topic:
Now on home
Герой России Гарнаев: никто из профессионалов о возобновлении производства на КАЗ всерьёз не говорит
Система отслеживает спутники на высотах до 50 000 км и ведёт за ними наблюдение
The armored vehicle is equipped with a KamAZ-740.35-400 diesel engine with a power of 400 hp.
Constant improvements in avionics, weapons and tactical capabilities will make the aircraft a flexible response to future challenges
The exterior of the KamAZ-54901 features fairings on the cab and chassis for fuel economy
Fighters are in demand both domestically and abroad
Tyazhpromexport and Venezuela Agree on Plant Revival
The company not only completed the state order, but also quickly mastered the production of AK-12K for special forces
Experts have developed a photogrammetric complex with a resolution of less than 1 cm
