A ship strike group consisting of small missile ships (MRK) "Serpukhov" and "Naro-Fominsk" (Project 21631 "Buyan-M") performed electronic missile launches with "Caliber" missile systems at the Baltic Fleet training ground. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The targets simulated a detachment of enemy warships and critical coastal facilities. As a result of the electronic launches, all designated targets were hit.
The press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense added that the sailors also conducted exercises on anti-sabotage defense during a stop at an unprotected roadstead, interaction, and communication between ships.
MRK Project 21631 "Buyan-M" is a series of 3rd rank ships with guided missile weapons. The vessels are designed to protect the economic zone of Russia in inland marine basins.
Characteristics of Project 21631 "Buyan-M" vessels:
- Standard displacement — 850 t
- Full displacement — 949 t
- Length — 74.1 m
- Width — 11 m
- Draft — 2.6 m
- Armor — conning tower and glass in portholes
- Maximum speed — 25 knots
- Cruising range — 2500 miles
- Hull material — low-magnetic steel
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