The "R-14" missile boat of Project 12411, code "Molniya," of the Pacific Fleet conducted artillery firings in the Sea of Japan and repelled an attack by unmanned surface vessels (USV) and drones of a mock enemy. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
In the waters of Peter the Great Bay, the missile boat's crew performed qualifying artillery firings at sea and air targets, and also repelled an attack by mock enemy USVs.
Also, the personnel of the "R-14" boat fired from a hand-held grenade launcher at detected mock saboteurs and destroyed a floating mine.
The armament of Project 12411 "Molniya" includes a launcher for the Igla anti-aircraft missile system (SAM), an RBU-1200 rocket-bomb launcher, and AK-176M and AK-630M artillery systems.
Characteristics of Project 12411:
- Displacement — 554 t
- Diesel power — 2×6325 hp
- Cruising range — 1940 miles
- Endurance — 10 days
- Crew — 41 people
Earlier, www1.ru reported that a new wide-body aircraft will appear in Russia: development deadlines have been announced.
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