Admiral Sergei Gorshkov class frigate
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The Admiral Gorshkov-class frigates, also known as Project 22350, are a class
of frigate of the Russian Navy. They have been designed by the Severnoye Design Bureau
, Saint Petersburg
, the lead ship
being named after Sergey Gorshkov
.
. Unlike their Soviet-era predecessors the new ships are purposefully designed to perform multiple roles. The ships are to be able to execute long-range strikes, conduct anti-submarine warfare
and to carry out escort missions.
and Project 1135 Burevestnik class frigates in four Russian fleets.
The lead ship, Admiral Gorshkov
(actual name Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov), was laid down on 1 February 2006 in Severnaya Verf
Shipyard at St. Petersburg. In late October 2008 the Russian deputy prime minister
, Sergei Ivanov
, announced that the first ship in the class would be ready by 2011. He said the timely construction of combat ships is a priority task of the Russian shipbuilding industry. The lead ship completion date was announced first as 2009, but later as 2010, and then as 2011.
On 24 June 2009, during the "МВМС-IMDS 2009" International Naval Expo, the Commander in Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky
, announced that the production of a second Admiral Gorshkov class frigate would begin at Severnaya Verf shipyard in St. Petersburg by the end of the year. In November 2009 the Severnaya Verf shipyard in St Petersburg announced that it would start the construction of the second ship of the class Admiral Kasatonov
on 26 November. The ship was laid down in a ceremony attended by representatives of the Russian Navy, the St. Petersburg administration, and Admiral Igor Kasatonov - the son of the ship's namesake, Vladimir Kasatonov
. Admiral Kasatonov is expected to join the fleet in 2012.
The first frigate was floated out of the launch dock on 29 October 2010. The ship was only 40 percent complete and then began to be fitted out. At present, main mechanical equipment and systems providing safe launching has been installed, including a combined diesel and gas turbine (CODAG) powerplant, gear assemblies, drive shafts and screws, and electric power supply facilities. Further works will be performed at the shipyard's fitting quay.
Between twenty and thirty ships are to be constructed for the Russian Navy. The Northern Wharf Shipyard has thus far announced having received orders for six units.
Ship class
A ship class is a group of ships of a similar design. This is distinct from a ship-type, which might reflect a similarity of tonnage or intended use. For example, the is a nuclear aircraft carrier of the Nimitz class....
of frigate of the Russian Navy. They have been designed by the Severnoye Design Bureau
Severnoye Design Bureau
The Severnoye Design Bureau is a Russian state owned company, for Ship Design and making. It is located in the Saint Petersburg. The Chief Designer of the Bureau is Vladimir Yukhnin...
, Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea...
, the lead ship
Lead ship
The lead ship or class leader is the first of a series or class of ships all constructed according to the same general design. The term is applicable military ships and larger civilian craft.-Overview:...
being named after Sergey Gorshkov
Sergey Gorshkov
Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Sergey Georgiyevich Gorshkov was a Soviet naval officer during the Cold War who oversaw the expansion of the Soviet Navy into a global force....
.
Design
Project 22350 is the effective successor of the Krivak classKrivak class frigate
The Project 1135 Burevestnik class were a series of frigates built for the Soviet Navy. These ship are commonly known by their NATO reporting name of Krivak and are divided into Krivak-I, Krivak-II, and Krivak-III classes.These ships were designed as a successor to the Riga class...
. Unlike their Soviet-era predecessors the new ships are purposefully designed to perform multiple roles. The ships are to be able to execute long-range strikes, conduct anti-submarine warfare
Anti-submarine warfare
Anti-submarine warfare is a branch of naval warfare that uses surface warships, aircraft, or other submarines to find, track and deter, damage or destroy enemy submarines....
and to carry out escort missions.
Deployment
The Russian Navy has set a requirement for 20-30 such ships. The design of the ship, developed by Severnoye PKB (Northern Design Bureau) FSUE in St. Petersburg, was approved by Naval Command in July 2003. The plan is to fully replace the older Project 956 Sovremenny class destroyersSovremenny class destroyer
The Sovremenny class destroyer is the principal anti-surface warship of the Russian Navy. Soviet designation for the class was Project 956 Sarych ....
and Project 1135 Burevestnik class frigates in four Russian fleets.
The lead ship, Admiral Gorshkov
Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov
Admiral Gorshkov is a frigate of the Russian Navy and the lead ship of the Admiral Gorshkov class. She was laid down in 2006, launched in October 2010, and is scheduled to join the Russian Navy in 2011....
(actual name Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov), was laid down on 1 February 2006 in Severnaya Verf
Severnaya Verf
Severnaya Verf is a shipyard in Saint Petersburg and major shipyard producing both naval and civilian ships. Originally was founded exclusively for military shipbuilding....
Shipyard at St. Petersburg. In late October 2008 the Russian deputy prime minister
Deputy Prime Minister
A deputy prime minister or vice prime minister is, in some counties, a government minister who can take the position of acting prime minister when the prime minister is temporarily absent. The position is often likened to that of a vice president, but is significantly different, though both...
, Sergei Ivanov
Sergei Ivanov
Sergei Borisovich Ivanov is a Russian senior official and statesman. He was Minister of Defence from March 2001 to February 2007, Deputy Prime Minister from November 2005 to February 2007, and the First Deputy Prime Minister from February 2007 to May 2008...
, announced that the first ship in the class would be ready by 2011. He said the timely construction of combat ships is a priority task of the Russian shipbuilding industry. The lead ship completion date was announced first as 2009, but later as 2010, and then as 2011.
On 24 June 2009, during the "МВМС-IMDS 2009" International Naval Expo, the Commander in Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky
Vladimir Vysotsky (Admiral)
Vladimir Sergeyevich Vysotskiy , Volodymyr Serhiyovych Vysotskiy; is a Russian admiral and former Commander of the Russian Northern Fleet...
, announced that the production of a second Admiral Gorshkov class frigate would begin at Severnaya Verf shipyard in St. Petersburg by the end of the year. In November 2009 the Severnaya Verf shipyard in St Petersburg announced that it would start the construction of the second ship of the class Admiral Kasatonov
Russian frigate Admiral Kasatonov
Admiral Kasatonov is an Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate of the Russian Navy, and the second ship of her class. The frigate was laid down in Northern Wharf Shipyard in Saint Petersburg on 26 November 2009 and is expected to be commissioned in the Russian Navy in 2012. The ship is named after Vladimir...
on 26 November. The ship was laid down in a ceremony attended by representatives of the Russian Navy, the St. Petersburg administration, and Admiral Igor Kasatonov - the son of the ship's namesake, Vladimir Kasatonov
Vladimir Kasatonov
Vladimir Afanasyevich Kasatonov was a Soviet military leader, admiral, and Hero of the Soviet Union ....
. Admiral Kasatonov is expected to join the fleet in 2012.
The first frigate was floated out of the launch dock on 29 October 2010. The ship was only 40 percent complete and then began to be fitted out. At present, main mechanical equipment and systems providing safe launching has been installed, including a combined diesel and gas turbine (CODAG) powerplant, gear assemblies, drive shafts and screws, and electric power supply facilities. Further works will be performed at the shipyard's fitting quay.
Between twenty and thirty ships are to be constructed for the Russian Navy. The Northern Wharf Shipyard has thus far announced having received orders for six units.
Export variant
On 3 November 2010, during the international exhibition Euronaval-2010, United Shipbuilding Corporation presented a export version of the frigate, named Project 22356.Ships
| Name | Builders | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Fleet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov Admiral Gorshkov is a frigate of the Russian Navy and the lead ship of the Admiral Gorshkov class. She was laid down in 2006, launched in October 2010, and is scheduled to join the Russian Navy in 2011.... |
Severnaya, St. Petersburg | 1 Feb 2006 | 29 Oct 2010 | Expected 2012 | Baltic or Northern |
| Fleet Admiral Kasatonov Russian frigate Admiral Kasatonov Admiral Kasatonov is an Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate of the Russian Navy, and the second ship of her class. The frigate was laid down in Northern Wharf Shipyard in Saint Petersburg on 26 November 2009 and is expected to be commissioned in the Russian Navy in 2012. The ship is named after Vladimir... |
Severnaya, St. Petersburg | 26 Nov 2009 | Expected 2014 | Black Sea |
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