In the harsh conditions of the northern latitudes, the crew of the Northern Fleet frigate "Admiral Kasatonov" successfully conducted a series of training artillery firings. The exercises took place in the Barents Sea, where sailors practiced hitting ground targets at a distance of over 12 kilometers, neutralizing naval drones, and repelling air threats. The training took into account the accumulated experience of modern naval operations.
The frigate of project 22350, equipped with high-precision artillery systems, demonstrated effectiveness in multi-level scenarios. The firing included the use of onboard guns to simulate real combat missions, such as the destruction of unmanned vehicles on the water and protection against air attacks.
"Admiral of the Fleet Kasatonov" is a Russian multipurpose frigate of the 1st rank with guided missile weapons of the far sea and ocean zone of project 22350.
Some tactical and technical characteristics of the frigate "Admiral Kasatonov":
- Displacement: standard — 4500 tons, full — 5400 tons.
- Length: greatest — 135 m.
- Width: 16.4 m.
- Height: side — 8 m.
- Draft: 4.53 m.
- Engines: diesel-gas turbine unit M-55R, consisting of two afterburning gas turbine engines M90FR and two cruising diesel engines 10D49. Power: 2 × 5200 hp (3824 kW) diesel engines, 2 × 27,500 hp (20,226 kW) turbines.
- Speed: 14 knots (economic), 29.5 knots (full).
- Cruising range: 4500 miles (at 14 knots).
- Endurance: 30 days.
- Crew: 186–210 people.