Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov
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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.
The ship will be the largest warship to join the Russian navy in over a decade and is named after Sergey Gorshkov
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Frigate
A frigate is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries.In the 17th century, the term was used for any warship built for speed and maneuverability, the description often used being "frigate-built"...
of the Russian Navy and 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:...
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.
The ship will be the largest warship to join the Russian navy in over a decade and is 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....
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