The modern Russian navy is currently undergoing a period of technical re-equipment. The huge naval economy, which was inherited after the collapse, is being revised Soviet Union. Hopelessly obsolete ships are withdrawn from the fleets and are decommissioned. Other warships, of later construction, either stand at the factory wall, awaiting their future fate, or are undergoing modernization. However, life does not stand still. The fleet continues to be replenished with new, modern combat units. To replace the old, still Soviet-built missile cruisers and large anti-submarine ships new generation warships are being introduced into the fleet.

The fleets already have small missile ships and corvettes that perform tasks to protect the country's maritime borders. However, a special place for raising the combat potential of the fleet today is given to the creation of ships in the far sea zone. In this aspect, the high naval command is now relying on Project 22350 frigates, capable of replacing the old missile cruisers.

Modern frigate for the domestic fleet

The appearance of the frigate in the composition Russian fleet, as a class of combat ships, the phenomenon is not new. Since the era of the sailing fleet, ships of this class have been the largest amount of work. Russian frigates carried out combat duty and reconnaissance on the near approaches to coastal facilities, took part in battles as part of the linear forces. With the beginning of the era of the steam fleet, frigates, as a class of warships, were forced to go into the shadows. Cruisers took their place. For almost 50 years, frigates disappeared from sight. Only after the end of the Second World War did the turn come again for these ships to appear on the expanses of the world's oceans. The new ships have firmly occupied their niche in the combat structure of foreign fleets, taking a place in the combat formation between destroyers and cruisers.

In the Soviet Union, unlike the fleets of other countries, there were no ships of the frigate class, since the classification of ships according to their purpose was adopted. The functions of the frigate were carried out by patrol ships. In terms of their functional qualities and combat equipment, Soviet patrol boats were full-fledged combat vessels capable of not only operating in the coastal zone, but also performing a wide range of tasks at a considerable distance from their own bases. After the collapse of the USSR, a reform was carried out in the Russian Navy that affected the classification of combat ships. All patrol ships of the Large Anti-Submarine Ships, which are part of the fleet, were reclassified as frigates.

Russia began to build new ships of this type only in the new millennium, when the old guard in the face of the former BOD and Grozny-class missile cruisers finally lost their positions.

The new project 22350 frigates being commissioned should fill the gap that arose after the decommissioning of the project 58 Admiral Golovko missile cruiser. It was this ship that became the last representative of the class of combat ships, which, in terms of their tactical and technical characteristics, were more like frigates. Modern domestic frigates should become a powerful striking element of the fleet, enhancing the combat readiness of the Russian fleet anywhere in the world ocean with their presence.

In accordance with their tactical and technical characteristics, the Project 22350 ships must have a cruising range of more than 4,000 miles and a navigation autonomy of 30 days. In terms of displacement and armament, the new ships are slightly inferior to the Slava-class missile cruisers, surpassing the latter in terms of protection, electronic equipment and fire control. The plans of the naval leadership are to create a new powerful core of the high seas fleet from the new Project 22350 frigates.

Initially, it was planned to strengthen all Russian fleets with new combat units. However, in the future, it was decided to concentrate on equipping new vessels Black Sea Fleet.

Creation of project 22350 and construction program

In accordance with the old classification, the new ship was created as a patrol ship, designed to sail away from the main deployment sites. As before, the development of the project was carried out by the Northern Design Bureau - one of the leading this direction domestic enterprises. In 2003, after improvements and the correlation of design parameters with the terms of reference, project number 22350 was approved by the country's Supreme Naval Leadership.

In accordance with the state program, the implementation of the project provided for the construction of 20 vessels of this type. The construction and commissioning of new frigates took 15-20 years. Construction is planned to be carried out at four shipyards: at the Baltic Shipyard, at the Kaliningrad Shipyard Yantar, at the Severnaya Shipyard and at the Admiralty Shipyard in St. Petersburg.

The first contract for the construction of a project 22350 frigate under the terms of the tender was won by PJSC Shipyard Severnaya Verf, at whose facilities the lead ship of the Admiral Gorshkov frigate series was laid down on February 1, 2006. Problems with the technical equipment of the new ship and a long choice of the weapon system optimal for ships of this class led to the fact that the Admiral Gorshkov was built for more than 4 years. The launch of the ship took place on October 29, 2010, after which the Ministry of Defense signed two more contracts with St. Petersburg shipbuilders, in 2010 and in 2011 for the construction of 7 ships of this project.

Severnaya Verf has been chosen as the sole and main supplier of Project 22350 ships for the domestic fleet. All vessels ordered for the construction should come into operation no earlier than 2019. In the future, it is planned to build ships according to the improved project 22350M.

The commissioning of the frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" was greatly delayed. Until today, the ship is undergoing state tests. From this moment in the history of the program for the construction of combat ships of this class, interesting moments begin. The first ship of the series, the frigate Admiral Kasatonov, was laid down in 2009, but its final completion dragged on even longer. Only in 2019 the ship was launched. The commissioning of the ship was expected only in 2019, subject to strict compliance with all the terms of the contract.

At the forum on the Internet in those years, there was an active debate on the topic of what was the main reason for such a delay in the commissioning of new ships. There are different opinions on this matter, but most likely, the main factor in such a long construction of both ships lies in the unsatisfied technical condition of the main ship components and assemblies.

Today you can find information on forums where it is reported that the main propulsion system failed during factory tests on the lead ship of the Admiral Gorshkov frigate. Instead of repairing the ship, it was decided to install a similar gas turbine engine, taken from the second ship. The failed engine was planned to be sent for repair and revision, after which they wanted to install it on the donor ship.

For reference: The main propulsion engines for Project 22350 frigates were manufactured by the Ukrainian company Zarya. In accordance with the decision of the RNBO of Ukraine, the supply of gas turbine units for equipping Russian frigates has been terminated.

The development of analogues of the Ukrainian product has begun at NPO Saturn and should completely displace Ukrainian components from the design of Russian warships.

The latest news for 2019-2016 reports that the lead frigate of project 22350 made a test transition from the Baltic to the White Sea, having traveled more than 2 thousand nautical miles on its own. At the range, combat launches of anti-ship missiles were carried out from the ship, and anti-aircraft missile systems were tested. A final decision is expected to be made on the acceptance of the ship into the active fleet.

The second ship from the long-suffering series, the frigate Admiral Golovko, was laid down in 2012. The ship was named in honor of the famous Soviet naval commander Arseniy Grigoryevich Golovko and should continue the combat traditions of its predecessor, the Project 58 missile cruiser Admiral Golovko.

This warship, expelled from the fleet in 2002, continued to carry military service on the Black Sea for over 30 years. In terms of displacement and type of armament, these ships are most reminiscent of modern frigates. The missile cruisers, similar to the Admiral Golovko, were tasked with performing combat missions and demonstrating the flag in different regions.

The launch of a new ship of the same name is planned for 2019. The latest news from the stock indicates that the ship has only 50% readiness. In addition, the delivery of a gas turbine propulsion system by NPO Saturn within the specified time frame is in doubt.

The third ship of the series "Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Isakov" was laid down at Severnaya Shipyard in November 2013. As with the previous vessels of project 22350, the issue of timely commissioning of a combat unit is in question.

Design features of the ships of project 22350

Initially, the frigate was designed as a ship with high seaworthiness. The ship's hull has an extended forecastle, which ensures good seaworthiness for the ship in stormy weather with waves of 4-5 points. The hull is equipped with side stabilizers with non-retractable rudders.

The superstructure of the frigate is made of composite materials, due to which the radio-acoustic background of the ship is significantly reduced. The physical fields of the new ship have been reduced to a minimum. The stealth technology used in the design of the ship makes it invisible to the radars of the ships of a potential enemy. The survivability of the vessel is ensured by a double bottom, which is present throughout 70% of the hull and a universal fire extinguishing system.

Power plant

The main propulsion system on the new frigates today is represented by two gas turbine engines M90FR with a total capacity of 55 thousand liters. With. The engines are the result of the joint work of the Russian NPO Saturn and the Ukrainian NPP Zorya-Mashproekt. Gas turbine units are 4th generation engines and are capable of providing ships with high speed and running characteristics. The maximum speed of the vessel in the forced mode of operation of the power plant is 29 knots.

The economic progress is provided by two diesel engines 10D49 with a capacity of 5200 hp. each. With an economical course at a speed of 14 knots, the frigate is capable of covering a distance of up to 4,000 miles.

Weapon systems

Starting with the lead ship Admiral Gorshkov, it is planned to equip the new frigates with the most modern systems weapons. In terms of power and type of armament, the frigate can be roughly approximated to Grozny-class missile cruisers. The main strike power of the ship lies in 16 Moskit anti-ship missiles, which are a modification of the Caliber-NK missile system. Like other new Russian combat vessels, the frigates are equipped with the A-192 universal automatic artillery mount.

In addition to offensive weapons, Project 22350 ships were equipped with new Medvedka-2 anti-submarine systems. A distinctive feature of this complex was that the missiles were launched from vertical shafts hidden in the hull of the warship. The hydroacoustic state of the underwater horizon was assessed by the Vignetka-M system, thanks to which it became possible to detect an enemy submarine at a distance of up to 60 km.

Air defense was carried out by modules of the Redut anti-aircraft missile system. In addition to anti-aircraft missiles, the threat from the air and to combat small targets at sea must be countered by the broadsword general-purpose missile and gun system.

In addition to the main types of weapons, all ships of this project had Ka-27 helicopters.

The situation with the progress of construction and commissioning of project 22350 frigates

As of 2019, only the lead ship can be considered ready for commissioning the fleet. The delay in commissioning the ship was due to practical necessity. On the frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" all types of weapons were tested, which will later be installed on serial warships. Today, the last tests of all the main systems of the ship are being hastily carried out on the ship. The practical experience gained as a result of research and testing should be useful for compiling the optimal set of weapons for frigates of the entire admiral line. In addition to the three ships that have already materialized in metal, more than a dozen new ships are to enter service with the Russian Navy by 2020. All ships are planned to be named after Russian naval commanders.

The state of the second ship of the Admiral Kasatonov frigate series causes the greatest skepticism. The ship continues assembly and mechanical work to fine-tune the propulsion system. According to military experts and shipbuilders, it remains to mount the turbine itself on the ship. All other components and assemblies are installed and connected and tied. The readiness of the ship is estimated as 80%. All electrical parts and electromechanical equipment have long been in a ready state. Finished fine-tuning of general ship systems for the subsequent transfer of the ship to the crew. Throughout 2019, a phased installation of weapons systems on the warship was carried out. First, PRK launchers were installed on the frigate, then the ship's air defense systems and artillery weapons were installed.

The first serial sample should be transferred to the fleet at the end of 2019, at the beginning of 2019. After the laying of the vessel, neither more nor less than 8 years have passed.

The second serial ship, the frigate Admiral Golovko, was supposed to enter service in 2019 in accordance with the construction program. However, work is still underway on the ship with the hull and the issue of readiness for the new frigate of the gas turbine plant is not at all clear. NPO Saturn promises to transfer gas turbine propulsion systems to equip the ship in the fourth quarter of 2019. Assessing the progress of construction, we can conclude that the commissioning of the ship, with the most optimistic estimates, will take place no earlier than 2020.

3.5 years have passed since the laying of the third serial frigate "Admiral Fleet Isakov" (November 2013). In the summer of 2019, it is planned to begin installation and installation of the propulsion system on the ship. As with the previous sister ships, an emergency delivery of a combat ship and a hasty commissioning of the ship are expected. The lengthy construction of ships today has caused many of the ship's systems to be considered obsolete. The rapid development of electronics, emerging in last years, becomes the reason that combat modules and ship control systems quickly become obsolete.

Russian newest ships Project 22350 ocean-class frigates have been under construction for more than 11 years. Despite this age, combat ships have not yet lost their main tactical and technical characteristics. The technological resource of the project provides a solid foundation for the subsequent construction of ships and their operation. Almost all ship systems and combat modules, even today, are considered the most modern. As for the ship's hull and its aesthetics, Russian frigates are beyond competition. There are no similar samples in foreign fleets yet.

In technological terms, the ships of project 22350 are the most prepared. Long-term construction and practical tests of the lead ship prepared production facilities for better construction of subsequent products.

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In service 3 ships are under construction. For 2012, the fleet ordered 6. Only 8 units are planned. Main characteristics Displacement 4500 tons (full) Length 130 (largest) Width 16 m Draft 4.5 m Engines Diesel-gas turbine power plant Power 65,000 l. With. (general)
2 diesel engines 10D49 with a capacity of 5200 liters each. With.,
2 gas turbine engines M90FR with a capacity of 27,500 liters each. With. travel speed 29 knots cruising range 4000 nautical miles Crew 180-210 people Armament Artillery 1x1 130mm AU A-192M Missile weapons up to 16 anti-ship missiles ZM55 "Onyx" or 3M54 (family "Caliber-NKE")
SAM "Polyment-Redut" (32 SAM 9M96E or up to 128 SAM 9M100 in any combination)
2 ZRAK "Broadsword" Anti-submarine weapons up to 16 anti-submarine missiles 91RE1 (Kalibr-NKE family),
2x4 launchers of the PLO and PTZ complex "Packet-NK" Aviation Group 1 Ka-27PL helicopter

Design History

A closed tender for the construction of the lead ship of the project was supposed to be announced by the Russian Navy at the beginning of 2002. The draft design of the ship was developed at the Northern Design Bureau and approved by the command of the Russian Navy in June 2003, however, due to the fact that the construction of the ship was not included in the state defense order, the tender was announced only in April 2005.

In June of the same year, at the naval show IMDS-2005 in St. Petersburg, the head of the department for orders and deliveries of ships, naval weapons and military equipment The Ministry of Defense A. Shlemov was informed that three shipbuilding enterprises were participating in the tender: Severnaya Verf, Baltic Plant Yantar and FSUE Sevmashpredpriyatie. The Baltiysky Zavod also applied for participation in the tender, but on April 11, 2005, the ICT group, which owns the Baltiysky Zavod, and the United Industrial Company, which controls Severnaya Verf, signed an Agreement on the Joint Implementation of Projects in the Field of Military Shipbuilding ”: the IST group undertook not to fight for military orders, which, according to the document, should be concentrated at Severnaya Verf; Baltiysky Zavod, under the terms of the agreement, was supposed to provide partners with "all the necessary technological support in the implementation of military orders."

There is also a project to build frigates of project 22356 - a series of Russian multi-purpose warships of the far sea zone.

Construction history

The frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" is being completed afloat. October 2012

The laying of the lead ship of this project, the Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov, took place on February 1, 2006 at the St. Petersburg shipbuilding enterprise Severnaya Verf. D. Yu. Silantev became the main builder of the ship. Launched on October 29, 2010. According to the plan, it should come into operation in 2012. This is the first large surface warship laid down at Russian shipyards over the past 15 years. In total, over the next 15-20 years, it is planned to build up to 20 frigates, the base for which should be the ships of this project. It is assumed that they will be part of all four fleets of the Russian Navy.

The exact number of ships planned for the construction of the series is unknown, but according to unofficial data, the Navy plans to build a series of 10-12 ships of project 22350. It is planned to include six frigates of project 22350 into the Black Sea Fleet.

The cost of the lead ship of this type should be about 400-420 million US dollars. Taking into account the installation of the latest weapons on the ship, which are currently being developed, the real cost of building one frigate can increase to $ 500 million.

Design

Hull and superstructure

Project 22350 frigates are typical ships of a long-shell design, with a solid superstructure made using composite structural materials based on polyvinyl chloride and carbon fibers (composite materials reduce the level of the secondary radar field of the ship by absorbing and scattering radio waves). The physical fields of the frigate are minimized. Thanks to the original architecture of the superstructure and the use of composite structural materials ("stealth"), the effective scattering surface of the ship is reduced, which in turn allows to reduce its radar and optical visibility.

Aft end - transom. The shape of the hull contours and the sharp stem should provide the ships of the project with good seaworthiness. The double bottom extends over most of the hull (from the bow compartments with ammunition up to the engine room and aft inspection). The ship is supposed to install new stabilizers with non-retractable rudders, which will reduce the volume occupied by the control mechanisms of the stabilizers. The seaworthiness of the ship should ensure the use of armament and equipment without restrictions with a working stabilizer in sea waves up to 4-5 points. All ammunition of guided missiles is supposed to be stored in vertical launchers with constructive protection.

According to known data, the total displacement of the ship will be 4500 tons.

Main power plant

For the ship, a diesel-gas turbine power plant with a total capacity of 65,000 hp was chosen as the power plant. With. The power plant consists of two diesel engines 10D49 with a capacity of 5200 hp each. With. and 2 M90FR gas turbine engines with a capacity of 27,500 hp each. With. Full speed - up to 29 knots.

Armament

UVP upgraded air defense system "Hurricane"

The ship will carry a weapon system consisting of guided missile, artillery, radio engineering and other types of weapons. In the forward part of the hull, in front of the superstructure, two 3S14U1 universal ship-based firing systems (two standard modules of eight cells each) will be placed, designed to store and launch sixteen ZM55 Onyx anti-ship cruise missiles (PJ-10 BrahMos), or anti-ship and anti-submarine missiles of the family "Caliber-NKE" (3M-54, 3M14, 91RTE2).

UKKS Caliber-NK cell with four types of missiles

The anti-submarine armament of the frigate will be represented by two Medvedka-2 launchers, four missiles each, placed onboard in the middle part of the superstructure (behind the hatches).

The artillery armament of the ship is represented by a 130-mm A-192 artillery mount (firing range up to 22 km, rate of fire - 30 rounds per minute). The artillery system has a wide range of firing angles (170/80°); the range of ammunition allows it to hit coastal, sea and air targets, and the new 5P-10 Puma artillery fire control radar system has a multi-channel system for fired targets. Next to the helicopter hangar, it is planned to place two combat modules of the Broadsword ZRAK on-board.

There is no exact data on the composition of anti-aircraft missile weapons. Initially, there was information about the installation on the ship of the Shtil-1 medium-range anti-aircraft missile system (a modernized version of the Uragan air defense system in the vertical launch version), but later information appeared about the installation of the Poliment-Redut air defense system located in the bow housing in front of UKKS ZS14U1 and consisting of 4 eight-cell modules. In total, the ammunition has 32 48N6E2 SAMs (firing range - 200 km) or 128 9M96E SAMs (four instead of one 48N6E2, firing range - 135 km) or 512 RVV-AE-ZRK short-range self-defense missiles.

The aircraft armament includes 1 Ka-27 helicopter.

Project representatives

Name	Board number	Manufacturer	Serial No.	Bookmark date	Launching	Commissioning	Fleet	State	Notes
Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov		Severnaya Verf (St. Petersburg)	921	1st of February	October 29, 2010	Postponed indefinitely	Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy	It is in a high degree of readiness. The formation of the superstructure ends. Electronic equipment is being installed. Testing will begin in the summer of 2013.	Will enter the 14th brigade of anti-submarine ships Northern Fleet.
Fleet Admiral Kasatonov		Severnaya Verf (St. Petersburg)	922	November 26	(plan)	November 2014 (plan)	Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy	The body is formed, saturation is underway.
Admiral Golovko		Severnaya Verf (St. Petersburg)	923	1st of February	2013	2014	Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy	Laid down.
Admiral Isakov		Severnaya Verf (St. Petersburg)		2012 (plan)			Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy	Planned to be bookmarked
Admiral Yumashev		Severnaya Verf (St. Petersburg)		2013 (plan)			Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy	Planned to be bookmarked
		Severnaya Verf (St. Petersburg)						Contract signed
		Severnaya Verf (St. Petersburg)						Contract signed
		Severnaya Verf (St. Petersburg)						Contract signed

see also

• Project 11356R/M frigates

Notes

1. Kurochkin D.V.“A good and big order of the future…” // Ship history: almanac. - 2006. - V. 9. - No. 1. - S. 8-9.
2. "Severnaya Verf" (St. Petersburg) launched the frigate "Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov" Portnews.ru
3. "Admiral Gorshkov" launched
4. Sankt-Peterburgskie Vedomosti - Economics - Frigate, build faster!
5. The Black Sea Fleet will receive 18 ships in ten years. Lenta.ru
6. 22350 Gorshkov Gorshkov class
7. Severnaya Verf will build 17 warships for the Russian Navy
8. The Ministry of Defense raises the price of Severnaya Verf. The company received a new major contract
9. Denis Korablev Project 22350

AT given time the Russian navy is being re-equipped. Russia was forced to re-equip the fleet by insurmountable circumstances. The warships inherited by Russia from the Soviet Union, for the most part, fell into disrepair. Of these, some of the old ones have been disposed of, while the other part must be modernized. They should be replaced by modern combat units - Project 22350 frigates.

Project 22350: why frigates?

At present, the Russian Navy has a sufficient number of small missile ships, as well as corvettes, which are required to guard the Russian maritime borders. However, for the further strengthening of Russia's naval power and for a more reliable protection of Russia's sea approaches, ships are also needed to guard the far sea zone. The Russian authorities, together with the command of the Navy, expect that this role will be played by the frigates of the new project 22350, designed to replace obsolete missile cruisers.

Why frigates and not some other type of warship? A brief historical digression is needed here. There were no frigates in the naval forces of the USSR: in those days, warships were classified differently. Those that were essentially frigates were called patrol ships in the USSR or, in everyday life, "patrol ships". These were reliable and formidable vessels capable of guarding the near approaches to the coast, as well as performing independent military tasks in open waters. Subsequently, when the Russian Navy replaced the Soviet Navy, patrol ships began to be renamed frigates. In other words, the classification of combat ships in Russia has become the same as throughout the world.

At the beginning of the new millennium, instead of obsolete patrol boats, Russia began building a new generation of warships, that is, frigates. Russia was driven to this by inevitable necessity. Old ships, such as the cruiser Grozny and the cruiser Admiral Golovko, were completely outdated and, accordingly, could not adequately fulfill the combat missions dictated by the time. The construction of new ships became known as the code name "Project 22350". The project should result in the replacement of the obsolete cruiser Admiral Golovko by the modern frigate of project 22350.

According to the government's plan, the new Russian frigates are obliged to surpass the ships of previous generations in their fighting qualities and, accordingly, to strengthen the power of the Russian navy, regardless of which part of the world's oceans such a ship will be located in. According to the approximate performance characteristics, Project 22350 military vessels are designed for a cruising range exceeding 4,000 miles. In addition, in the process of autonomous navigation, they will be able to stay for at least thirty days. Such characteristics will allow them to successfully carry out the protection of the far sea zone. In terms of their displacement, as well as the variety of weapons, the new frigates will to some extent be inferior to the ships of the previous generation. However, the level of their security, electronic equipment, as well as fire control of frigates will be significantly higher.

Initially, the Russian government planned to equip all fleets, but later government plans changed. It was decided to equip the Black Sea Fleet with new generation ships. For those who closely follow world political news, this decision of the Russian government is quite understandable.

Features of the construction of ships of project 22350

It is not known exactly how many ships in pursuance of project 22350 should be built. However, some sources claim that at least twenty such ships should be built. The estimated time frame for construction is no more than twenty years. It was planned to build frigates at four enterprises: the Yantar Kaliningrad shipyard, the Baltic shipyard, the Severnaya Verf shipyard, and the Admiralteyskaya Verf shipyard, which are located in St. Petersburg.

February 1, 2006 "Severnaya Verf" began building the first frigate of project 22350, called "Admiral Gorshkov". As befits the first-born, "Admiral Gorshkov" was embodied for a long time, more than four years. There were several reasons for this: disputes over what the technical equipment of the ship should be, the same disputes regarding its weapons.

October 29, 2010 the first-born frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" solemnly stepped into the water. Russian Ministry Defense made its final choice at Severnaya Verf, and signed contracts with this plant, involving the construction of seven more ships. Thus, it was the St. Petersburg shipbuilding plant "Severnaya Verf" that became the only enterprise that received the right to build ships of project 22350.

The frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" is still not a full-fledged combat unit due to prolonged testing. The construction of another ship called "Admiral Kasatonov" began in 2009, but only in the middle of 2015 was it launched.

It is difficult to say the reason for this slowness. The state, as well as shipbuilders, remain silent. Unlike forums, which, on the contrary, are full of all sorts of assumptions, versions and conjectures. In general, the forums put forward several basic assumptions that explain the slowness of domestic military shipbuilders. One of the versions says that during the test there were problems with the main engine turbine on the Admiral Gorshkov. It turned out to be difficult to replace it with a new turbine, since such turbines were previously produced by one of the Ukrainian defense enterprises, which, due to well-known political events, refused to supply its products to Russia.

However, despite all sorts of malfunctions and silence on the part of authorized authorities, the implementation of the project is proceeding on its own. In 2012, another frigate "Admiral Golovko" was laid down. After that, in 2013, they began to build another ship, the Admiral Isakov. When exactly their construction will be completed has not yet been reported.

Tactical and technical characteristics of the frigates of the project 22350

For obvious reasons, most of these characteristics are unknown to the general public, and should not be known. However, some General characteristics ships under construction from the new series are well known to many:

• The hull is equipped with side stabilizers, the rudders of which will not be retractable. This device is necessary so that the ship does not lose its driving performance during a storm;
• Superstructures will be made of special materials with composite characteristics. Such materials help to reduce the radioacoustic background of ships;
• The frigates will be equipped with Stealth technology. This technology makes ships invisible, preventing enemy radars from picking them up;
• All will have a double bottom, which will help the ships stay afloat if damage occurs;
• A universal fire extinguishing system will be installed;
• The power of the propulsion system will reach 55 thousand horsepower;
• The maximum speed will reach 29 knots;
• Using the economic course (14 knots), the frigate will be able to cover 4,000 miles without stopping.

Most likely, when testing new ships, some of their initial characteristics will change.

Estimated armament of Project 22350 ships

New ships are planned to be equipped with the most modern weapons:

• The most powerful armament of the frigates is supposed to be the rocket launcher of the 16th anti-ship missile "Moskit";
• In addition, the ships will be equipped with the A-192 universal automatic artillery mount;
• To destroy enemy submarines, the ships will be armed with Medvedka-2 anti-submarine systems;
• To assess the hydroacoustic underwater space, frigates are equipped with a special Vignette-M system. This system allows you to hear an enemy submarine at a distance of up to 60 kilometers;
• To protect themselves from air attack, they will use the Redut anti-aircraft missile system;
• For the same purpose, as well as to destroy low-observable targets on the surface of the water, they will be equipped with the Broadsword missile-gun system;
• All ships of this project should also have Ka-27 helicopters with the ability to take off and land on deck.

Again, it is quite obvious that in the future the armament of the ships can be supplemented or changed.

How will project 22350 show itself in the near future?

How successfully the project is being implemented can only be answered by Russian government and shipbuilders. The latest news claims that this year only one "Admiral Gorshkov" has been brought to full readiness. Such a long time required for its testing is dictated by practical considerations. The ship carried out a thorough development of those types of weapons that will be equipped with subsequent ships. In addition to armament, the tactical and technical data of the ship itself were also carefully checked in order to prevent identified shortcomings on those frigates that are supposed to be built in the near future.

The frigate Admiral Golovko, laid down second, is expected to be ready by early 2020. As for the frigate "Admiral Isakov", nothing is said about the specific date of its construction. When other ships of this project will begin to be built, it is even more unknown.

Of course, building ships is a long-term business. However, such a duration may affect the fact that by the time of its construction, some of the innovations that are planned may become obsolete, and then the newly built ship will have to be improved in accordance with the latest advances in technology, electronics and weapons. In any case, many experts fear this. Shipbuilders themselves object to them in the sense that frigates are being built with a solid backlog, and therefore there is no reason to fear that they will become obsolete by the time they are built.

There is some merit in these objections. On the this moment Russian frigates of project 22350 can be considered the most modern in the world both in terms of technological features and in terms of aesthetics and design. Their armament is also at the very high level. In any case, there are no ships similar to the new Russian frigates in any foreign fleet yet.

The navy is the lot of only the most militarily and industrially developed countries. You can buy a ship, but you won’t be able to create all the infrastructure necessary for it. It is not surprising that the state of the shipbuilding industry in our country caused the deepest despondency among sailors: new ships were not built, the old ones gradually exhausted their resources. Fortunately, the situation gradually began to improve. A clear confirmation of this is the frigate Admiral Gorshkov.

It was launched on October 29, 2010. This event is unique in that it is not only the first ship launched after the collapse of the Soviet Union, but also the first example of this kind of equipment, which was designed from scratch, without the use of Soviet developments.

About the history of creation

Immediately after the country had money for the deployment of a new shipbuilding program, submarines of projects 955, 885 and 667 were laid down and launched. Soon the turn of surface ships came. The new frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" of project 22350 was created by specialists from the Severny Design Bureau. P.M. Shraiko became the chief designer of the project. The laying of the ship took place in 2006. As expected, the first frigate of project 22350 was built much longer than expected, but still the shipbuilders managed to meet adequate deadlines, despite all the difficulties.

The project of the new ship was created and approved back in 2003. When a state tender was announced for its construction in 2005, there were three major contractors at once who really wanted to prevent competitors from getting such a tasty morsel: Severnaya Verf, Yantar and Sevmashpredpriyatie. In the end, the right to build remained with the St. Petersburg "Severnaya Verf". As practice has shown, it was the right decision.

The importance of the ships of project 22350 for the country's defense

No one will be surprised by the words that the coastline of our country is distinguished both by its length and its complex relief. The problem of our fleet is that it includes many morally and technically obsolete ships, which, in the event of a massive attack by a potential enemy, simply cannot protect such a huge area, or even interact normally with each other and other branches of the Russian Navy. The frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" against this background is in an advantageous position, as it is a multi-purpose combat unit.

Thus, Russia in the shortest possible time needs to launch as many modern coast guard ships as possible, which are equipped with effective missiles and anti-ship missiles. This will make it possible to build a normal coastal defense without resorting to the use of more expensive weapons. The United States is following a similar path today. The military leadership of this country is just focusing on the construction of a large number of relatively inexpensive and functional ships designed to protect coastal waters.

It should be noted that the Black Sea Fleet especially needs them. The fact is that our group is located on far away from other combat fleets. During the “management” of Ukrainians on the land of Crimea, there are practically no normal air defense and missile defense systems left there. And those of them that still remain cannot effectively cover the remaining territory from a possible enemy strike. The only ship that more or less meets the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet, GvRKr project 1164.5 "Moskva". Not only is he alone, but also the combat systems of the ship clearly do not meet modern requirements.

It is equipped with the S-300F Fort air defense system, which is completely unified with the S-300PS land-based anti-aircraft missile system. The maximum height of the hit target is up to 27 kilometers. You can simultaneously capture up to six air targets at a distance of 90 kilometers. As you can see, our air defense forces in the new region of the Federation cannot boast of anything outstanding. It is to correct this situation that in recent years an intensive new type has begun, and one of the most impressive is the Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov frigate.

Distinctive features

The ship is good because it is designed to work both in the near and far sea zone, as well as for combat operations in oceanic conditions. Displacement - approximately 4500 tons, maximum length - at least 130 m, width of the hull at the widest point - 16 meters. The length of the course is more than four thousand. The navigation season is not limited. In addition to powerful artillery and missile weapons, there is a platform for receiving a combat helicopter (Ka-28).

Among other things, the Admiral Gorshkov frigate is unique in that at least 30% of completely new technologies and materials are used in its design. Competing in that with the Americans, the stern superstructures and the wheelhouse were created using stealth technology, which provides a strong dispersion of radar waves, guaranteeing the ship a high degree of stealth. It is not surprising that the degree of secrecy in its design was "on the level": only designers and shipbuilders knew about the appearance of the "Admiral". Nothing leaked to the press until the very launch.

Onboard armament

The frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" (photo of 2014 convincingly proves this) carries an impressive combat complex on board. It includes a whole battery of anti-ship missiles ("Mosquito"), an artillery mount with a caliber of 130 mm (rate of fire 30 rounds per minute), as well as an anti-aircraft missile battery and an anti-submarine missile system. Thus, the Project 22350 frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" is distinguished by impressive security and is able to stand up for itself in any conditions.

Ship anti-submarine protection

Anti-submarine weapons consist of two Medvedka-2 launch systems at once. They are located in the middle of the ship. Each launcher is loaded with four active guided missiles. The ZARYA-M sonar system is responsible for detecting enemy submarines. Subsequently, it is planned to replace this type of station with its improved analogue, VIGNETKA-M.

These devices include a flexible antenna (GPBA) and an emitter, which can provide effective detection of the latest generation of low-noise submarines. Among other things, the same systems make it possible to effectively detect enemy torpedoes and surface ships at a distance of up to 60 km. Thus, knocking out the Admiral Gorshkov frigate with a conventional torpedo attack is almost impossible.

Defense against combat aircraft

The real highlight of the ship is the installation 3S14U1 (UKSK). Rocket, of course. This complex is unique in its “omnivorousness”: it is possible to replace the ammunition at any time, as a result of which the specification of the ship will also change. In addition, it is worth dwelling on the characteristics of the anti-aircraft installation, Rif-M. Let's tell you that in the press it is often called "Polyment-Redut".

So. The Rif does not differ in any impressive combat characteristics, but it is completely unified with the land-based Vityaz. Of course, this plays into the hands of both sailors and their land "colleagues", since ammunition can be replenished almost anywhere where there are air defense units. In order not to leave a single chance for flying enemies, a new type of radar is also installed on the ship, which is distinguished by increased performance in the field of early detection of aircraft.

Four phased arrays (AFAR) "Polyment" are responsible for this at once. Experts believe that in the future ships of this type will be equipped with unified fire control systems, as well as A-192 and ZAK Broadsword installations. By the way, the latter have already been installed on the Admiral Gorshkov frigate (the photo of which is in the article). Their task is to cover the regular airborne helicopter Ka-28 during its takeoff and landing. All available combat elements work in a single circuit, providing the frigate with reliable protection from enemy combat aircraft and helicopters.

The protective contour of the ship can capture and lead 16 flying objects at once in one "approach". The firing during their interception is up to one missile per second. Even if someone manages to break through, the frigate 22350 "Admiral Gorshkov" will almost certainly shoot him down with artillery systems. The combination of a 130 mm automatic cannon and an automatic guidance system is a terrible thing. Do not forget about the powerful airborne electronic warfare, which is capable of almost completely suppressing the computer guidance system of enemy missiles. All this not only significantly increases the degree of protection of the Admiral, but also makes it possible to drastically reduce the load on the crew in a combat situation.

And more about anti-aircraft weapons

Not so long ago it became known that the development of a new small-sized system designed to protect warships with a displacement of 1,000 to 4,500 thousand tons is in full swing at the Altair MNIIRE. The new anti-aircraft gun will be built on the basis of the well-proven Rif-M air defense system. It is assumed that she will use 9M96E missiles, which are distinguished by active homing, as well as an inertial target acquisition system. The combination of these systems will make it possible to create a truly formidable weapon capable of intercepting highly maneuverable aircraft with a high probability of hitting them.

This is what distinguishes the frigate Admiral Gorshkov from its competitors. A photo of the ship is able to immediately prove to experts that it is able to easily cope with the majority of a potential enemy.

Power point

In general, there is nothing surprising in it: a diesel gas turbine plant, whose power is about 65,000 hp. It belongs to the CODAG type, the diesel engine itself belongs to the DGTA-M55MR family (all in one housing). Such a design solution made it possible to combine both high maximum power and the best efficiency when moving at low speed (sea trials of the Admiral Gorshkov frigate clearly proved this).

It is located in the bow compartment, while the diesel engine is traditionally located at the stern.

Detailed characteristics of the diesel plant

The manufacturer of the well-established 10D49 diesel engines is the Kolomna Plant. The power of each is 3825 kW (5200 hp), they are fully automated. Each has a two-speed reduction gear, which is responsible for the separate or combined operation of two engines. Finally, there is the local control system. The gas turbine units themselves, GTE M90FR, were developed by two famous enterprises at once - NPO Saturn and NPP Zarya-Mashproekt.

Without these companies, the Admiral Gorshkov frigate itself would not have been possible. The year 2014 proved that the leadership of the fleet is very grateful to them, since both enterprises received generous state orders. It is to be hoped that this favorable trend will continue in the future.

Only on diesel engines alone, the ship's power plant will immediately produce 10,400 hp, which is quite enough to accelerate to 10-13 knots. If diesels and turbines work at the same time, the power rises immediately to 64,800 hp, so that a colossus with a displacement of four thousand tons accelerates to 30 knots. Why do we list everything in such detail? Why do you think such a performance of shipboard power plants was not used in the ships of the Soviet fleet? It's simple: no one wanted to take on the responsibility of developing such a complex system. A system that had to be not only powerful, but also extremely reliable.

In this area, Russian shipbuilders managed to get around their Soviet counterparts, which is good, since the Admiral Gorshkov ship is a real "first-born" of post-Soviet shipbuilders. In this it is similar to the T-50 fighter. This aircraft was also developed from scratch by Russian developers.

Some results

Generally speaking, the Admiral of the Fleet Gorshkov is a frigate, which in many ways is a fairly typical representative of the Soviet-Russian shipbuilding school. However, for the first time in the history of our fleet, missile weapons are placed in mines on a surface ship. By the way, our American "colleagues" have long come to the need for precisely this type of deployment of this type of weapons, since in this case it is possible to eliminate the "zoo" of installations for launching, which is so characteristic of the Soviet fleet. This will significantly reduce the cost of operating ships, since it will be necessary to train much fewer specialists.

Alas, until 2010, the Russian Navy did not have any unification in this area at all. Moreover, each (!) missile system had its own specific application. Last fact practically put an end to the idea of ​​​​creating multifunctional ships. If our shipbuilding industry follows the path blazed by the Admiral Gorshkov ship, then the fleet will finally get a truly versatile, flexible and powerful weapon that can be effectively used along the entire length of the Russian coastline.

Why did the Admiral Gorshkov take so long to put into operation?

The main problem, due to which we constantly had to postpone the deadlines, was a chronic delay in the delivery of individual systems. Yes, the Admiral Gorshkov cruiser was built by a St. Petersburg shipyard, but all the weapons, radar and hydroacoustic systems were provided by completely different contractors! It is on them that the lion's share of responsibility lies for the postponement of the delivery of the frigate. In particular, air defense systems and hydroacoustics systems caused a lot of problems. In addition, the supply of components for the new artillery system was disrupted a couple of times, without which the frigate pr. 22350 "Admiral Gorshkov" would not be much superior to ships of a similar class.

How does the domestic Admiralty solve the problem of the shortage of ships?

In principle, there is the only correct solution here, which is actively used today. We are talking about the hasty "multiplication" of ships that could operate in one tactical niche. Since at the moment the frigates of project 22350 are not being built fast enough, it was decided to intensify the construction of cheaper ships belonging to the 11356 family (six of them were previously acquired by India). Despite their unification, they will be used in different fleets. Unfortunately, even now it will not be possible to completely do without confusion in the nomenclature. The only consolation is that it will not be as confusing as it was during the Union.

If we evaluate the degree of readiness of the frigates of project 22350, intended for the re-equipment of the Black Sea Fleet, the following should be said. A total of six ships are expected to be launched. The frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" is expected to be commissioned approximately in the second half of 2015. His "brother", "Admiral Essen", will begin to surf the waters of the Black Sea in 2016. The ship "Admiral Makarov" is unlikely to be ready before 2017.

Even if we take into account the sharply increased state allocations to the shipbuilding industry and the workload of industry enterprises in the Crimea, the re-equipment of the fleet runs the risk of being greatly delayed. Thus, the frigate Admiral Gorshkov, whose tests showed impressive results, is in many ways the only worthy alternative. One can only hope that the domestic industry will keep up with the pace taken.

Conclusion

Be that as it may, the construction of the frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" clearly proves the sharp activation of our shipbuilding industry. Never since the early 1990s has the fleet received so many new ships. That's just because of frequent supply disruptions, the Navy is getting more and more of the same type of frigates, which can often only be used in one tactical niche. As you can imagine, this state of affairs is not very good for the overall defense capability of the country.

To some extent, the military themselves are also to blame for this, who are far from always ready to provide manufacturers with a clear and detailed technical specification. In addition, even when the construction of the Admiral Gorshkov frigate was underway, adjustments were often made to its appearance, which cannot be in other countries. There are also problems with the newly developed projects of new classes of ships, for which adequate weapons simply have not yet been created. Fine-tuning them "on the fly" leads not only to a catastrophic increase in the cost of construction, but also to stretching the deadlines for delivery to exorbitant values.

Projects are also transferred from plant to plant, bypassing a huge number of bureaucratic obstacles. Setting up equipment, programs and fitting projects to the specifics of each shipbuilding enterprise is carried out almost manually. The situation is especially deplorable in the Pacific Fleet, where there are either no ship repair enterprises left at all, or they exist, but are equipped with morally and technically outdated equipment that is simply not suitable for modern frigates. The combination of all these problems over time can lead to very unpleasant consequences.

In principle, there is more good news. Thus, the sanctions of the West will not have any effect on the re-equipment of the fleet, since the construction of ships is carried out using exclusively domestic technologies. Of course, the import of some technological solutions could solve many problems, but such an option is practically unrealistic in the light of the current foreign policy realities. Whatever it was, but the cruiser "Admiral Gorshkov" is the real pride of our shipbuilding.

The “invisible ship” of the Russian fleet: what is the frigate “Admiral Gorshkov of the Fleet of the Soviet Union” capable of

First, a little intrigue - frigate« Admiral Gorshkov» , the lead patrol ship of the 2nd rank of the far sea zone of project 22350, was supposed to enter the Russian Navy at the end of 2015. However, it became known that the procedure for the transfer of the ship was postponed to the first quarter of this year.

What went wrong with the tests? The ship turned out to be "raw"? Not at all, on the contrary, naval experts are very complimentary about this project and give high marks to its driving performance, equipment and weapons. It is in relation to the armament of the ship that the mystery of its delay with the transfer to the fleet lies. The fact is that the "Admiral Gorshkov" in a hurry to bring to the end the test of not only its standard weapons, but also promising, the one that will be equipped with subsequent ships of this class.

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The frigate returned to the harbor of Severomorsk from the White Sea only in the last days of December last year, where it fired rockets and cannon weapons. And already in January 2016, he again went to sea with the wording "carrying out factory tests." But in fact - to gain combat experience forsubsequent frigates of this "admiral line".

« In the short term, we will receive three more Project 22350 frigates from the Severnaya Verf enterprise. This is the Admiral Kasatonov, which was launched in December 2014 and is undergoing outfitting work. These are the Admiral Fleet Golovko frigate, which is at the stage of hull work, and the Admiral Isakov frigate, which is at the first stage of construction at the enterprise.”, - says Rear Admiral Viktor Barsuk, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. -These frigates are built using new technologies. One of the features is the use of composite structural materials, which ensured a decrease in the level of the ship's radar field. During construction, the physical fields of the frigates were minimized and a completely new architecture of the hull and superstructures was applied.

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Project 22350 ships - a series of multi-purpose frigates of the far sea zone. They were developed at the Northern Design Bureau (St. Petersburg) in the first half of the 2000s.

"Admiral Fleet Kasatonov" (serial number 922 - tail number 431) was laid down on November 26, 2009, launched from the shed on October 30, 2014 and launched on December 12 of the same year. Sea trials will begin at the end of 2018.

"Admiral Fleet Golovko" (serial number 923) was laid down on February 1, 2012, the launch was expected in 2017, but so far it has not been reported.

"Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Isakov" (serial number 924) was laid down on November 14, 2013.

All this in combination makes it possible to reduce the visibility of the frigate at sea, that is, to increase stealth. On the new ships, it was possible to rationally place weapons complexes and systems, as well as increase survivability. The new frigates will be able to effectively carry out tasks as part of ship groups in the far sea zone, in cooperation with aviation and submarines. The ships of this project are planned to be used as multi-purpose ships of the far zone - they can be used for air defense, find and track submarines, strike at surface and coastal targets».

And why was the patrol ship of the far sea zone "Admiral Gorshkov", like all of the project 22350, assigned the classification "frigate"? In the history of the Soviet fleet, corvette frigates did not exist, except for the Pallada frigate, but this is still from history tsarist Russia. And the Soviet patrol ship of project 1135 Burevestnik (more than 30 of them were built) acquired the status of a frigate only after these wonderful ships began to be exported to India.

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The very word "frigate", as a designation of the class of the ship, appeared under Peter the Great - a borrowed word. The frigate was different from sailing battleships smaller size and artillery weapons. Its purpose was to conduct long-range reconnaissance and independent combat operations on sea and ocean communications. Actually, nothing has changed during this time - the purpose of the frigates is more modest than that of the cruisers, although with the strengthening of weapons they are pulled up to the destroyers. In general, the classification "frigate" is determined by the displacement of the ship, such as the "Admiral Gorshkov", in which it is 4500 tons.

"Gorshkov" will become the basis for the further development of the 22350 series frigates. It represents the fourth generation of domestic ships - carriers of guided missile weapons. The Northern Fleet will become its permanent home. Such frigates will become the main warships of the Russian Navy in the near future. In total, by 2025, there are plans to transfer six warships of similar projects to the fleet.

They can carry out combat duty in the near and far sea zone and are capable of solving assigned tasks in the waters of the World Ocean. The cruising range of the new frigate is more than 4,000 nautical miles, and autonomy is 30 days. When refueling and replenishing food, these characteristics are simply not limited. "Admiral Gorshkov" is equipped with the most modern weapons and technologies. Unlike most Russian warships launched after the collapse of the USSR, this frigate has deck superstructures and a commander's cabin made using stealth technology. That is why it was immediately nicknamed the "invisible ship" - enemy radars simply scatter around the frigate's hull and do not see it.

The main group of military weapons is represented on it by a complex of 16 Moskit anti-ship missiles from the Caliber-NK family of cruise missiles. It is likely that they are interchangeable with other Onyx missiles. The main artillery installation of the frigate has a caliber of 130 millimeters (A-192 "Armat") and is capable of firing at a rate of 30 rounds per minute at a distance of up to 22 kilometers.

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To protect against submarines, the Medvedka-2 missile system is used, which ensures the launch of anti-ship missiles from vertical silo launchers. Tracking the underwater situation and detecting deep-sea targets is provided by Vignette-M sonar equipment. The use of modified hydroacoustic equipment makes it possible to detect enemy submarines and launched torpedoes at a distance of 60,000 meters.

In addition, the frigate has a Paket-NK anti-submarine torpedo system, an A-192M 130 mm artillery mount (firing range - up to 22 km, rate of fire - 30 rounds per minute). The Ka-27 helicopter can also be based on the ship. In the future, its place may be taken by the newest marine helicopter "Minoga", developed by the design bureau "Kamov".

However, the most technologically advanced and sophisticated armament of the frigate is the Poliment-Redut long-range air defense system. This shipborne anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) with a vertical launch installation, which is carried out in a "cold way" - using compressed air. When the rocket reaches a height of about 10 meters, the main engine is turned on, and the gas-dynamic system turns the rocket towards the target. The 9M96D / E missile guidance system is a combined inertial one with radio correction in the middle section, and active radar in the final section of the trajectory.

The 9M100 short-range missiles have an infrared homing head. According to open sources, the air defense system is capable of using 9M96 missiles with a maximum range of hitting air targets up to 150 km. They are able to intercept targets at a speed of 4800–5000 m/s and at an altitude of up to 35 km.

The Poliment-Redut air defense system will receive three types of missiles unified with the S-350 Vityaz ground-based complex. All new generation missiles are created with active homing heads, with inertial systems control and have very high maneuverability to defeat the entire spectrum of attacking objects.

The composition of the air defense system includes a radar station (RLS) "Polyment" with four phased arrays. The fire control system ensures simultaneous firing of 32 missiles at up to 16 air targets - 4 targets for each PAR. Target detection range reaches 200 km.

The new defense system will be comparable to the American Aegis*. The combination of missiles of different ranges and the capabilities of a modern radar station allows the Poliment-Redut system to simultaneously play the role of 3 different air defense systems: to control all flight levels - short, medium and long-range. The air defense system provides the ship with multi-level protection and reduces the reaction time to an air attack, and the vertical launch of missiles allows you to hit targets in any direction.

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P.S. March 20, 2017 at shipyard"Severnaya Verf" completed the revision of the frigate "Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov". The frigate went to the final stage of state trials.

During the revision of the ship, the resources of the main mechanisms were checked and restored: turbines, gearboxes, diesel generators, main power plant systems and general ship systems, deck mechanisms and special equipment items: navigation equipment, communications, weapons.

To complete the state tests, the frigate headed to the Northern Fleet training grounds, where the crew and specialists of the Northern Shipyard, as well as a number of design bureaus, will test the anti-aircraft and torpedo systems, and the automatic control system.

The frigate "Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov" is the flagship of project 22350. The project was developed by the Northern Design Bureau. The number of developmental developments applied on the Admiral Gorshkov is several times greater than on other ships, and most of the R&D projects are large-scale. "Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov" and subsequent frigates of the series - "Admiral of the Fleet Kasatonov", "Admiral of the Fleet Golovko" and "Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Isakov", the construction of which continues at Severnaya Verf, will become the most modern ships of the Russian Navy in their class. The values ​​of physical fields of frigates are minimized. Thanks to the original architecture of the superstructure (stealth), the reflective surface of the ships is reduced, which reduces their radar visibility. Frigates are designed to conduct combat operations in the far ocean zone against enemy surface ships and submarines, to repel attacks by air attack weapons, both independently and as part of a formation of ships.

Severnaya Verf plans to hand over Project 22350 frigates Admiral Gorshkov, Admiral Kasatonov and Admiral Golovko to the Russian Navy in 2017, 2018 and 2019 respectively. This was announced by the Acting General Director of the shipyard and USC Vice President for Military Shipbuilding Igor Ponomarev to journalists on March 29, 2017 in St. Petersburg.

"Admiral Gorshkov" should be handed over in June of this year, the ship has been audited, now it is working out tasks in Baltiysk. The weapons are 80-90% tested. He has already covered 45,000 miles,” Ponomarev said.

According to him, the Admiral Kasatonov frigate is planned to be sent for mooring trials in late 2017 and early 2018. “The entire set of tests is planned to be carried out in 2018, to be handed over at the end of next year,” he said. The commissioning of the frigate Admiral Golovko, Ponomarev said, is scheduled for 2019. In addition, according to his information, the fourth hull of the ship of this project is currently in production at the shipyard.

The main characteristics of the project 22350:

Displacement - 4500 tons

Length.....135 m

Width.....16 m

Speed.....up to 29 knots

Cruising range ..... 4500 miles

Autonomy.....30 days

Crew ..... 180-210 people

Main power plant:

GTDA with a total capacity of at least 65,000 hp. With.

Armament:

Artillery armament: 130-mm artillery mount A-192

Missile weapons: Anti-aircraft missile system "Redut"; launchers for 16 Onyx or Caliber-NKE anti-ship missiles

Anti-submarine weapons: complex "Package-NK"

Aviation weapons: Ka-27 anti-submarine helicopter

* Aegis (English Aegis combat system; from English aegis - aegis, mythical shield or protective armor of Zeus and Athena) - an American shipborne multifunctional combat information and control system (CICS). It is an integrated network of shipborne environment lighting, weapons, such as anti-aircraft guided missiles SM-2 (from the English standard missile 2) and more modern SM-3 (from the English standard missile 3), and controls, formed on the basis of widespread introduction of automated combat control systems (ASBU). The system allows you to receive and process information from sensors of other ships and aircraft of the formation and issue target designations to their launchers. The name "Aegis" is also used by the air defense system used as part of this BIUS.

To date, the Aegis CICS is used by the US Navy, the Navy of Spain, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Australia and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (in total, more than 100 ships are equipped with it). In addition, US Navy ships equipped with this system will be used as a shipborne component of the European missile defense system.