Steregushchy class corvette
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The Steregushchy class (стерегущий - vigilant) is the newest class
of corvette
in the Russian Navy. It was designed by the Almaz Central Marine Design bureau. The first two were designated Project 2038.0 (or 20380) by the Russian Government; subsequent vessels were built to an improved design, Project 20385. At 2,200 tons it is large for a corvette and is designated as a frigate by NATO. Project 20382 "Tigr" is an export variant that has been sold to Indonesia and Algeria.
. The first batch being built at the Severnaya Verf
shipyard in St. Petersburg consists of four ships. A second building line has been started at Komsomolsk
where orders for at least a further two ships are expected. The lead ship of this second batch will be named Sovershenny.
The Russian Navy has publicly announced that they expect to buy at least 30 of these ships, for all four major fleets.
According to Jane's Naval Forces News
, the first vessel was commissioned on 14 November 2007.
In 2007 the Indonesian Navy
made an agreement in principle (pending a full contract) for four vessels of this type to replace their ageing Dutch-built Fatahillah-class corvettes. The first was to be built in Spain and fitted out in St Petersburg, leaving open the option of Indonesian involvement in building the subsequent ships. Rosoboronexport have briefed Singapore and the UAE on the vessel.
The Kashtan CIWS
on the first two ships was replaced in subsequent vessels by 12 Redut VLS cells containing 9M96E medium-range SAMs of the S-400 system. SS-N-27 (3M-54 Klub) cruise missiles will be fitted to a larger domestic version, Project 20385 starting with the sixth vessel, Provornyy, although 20385 is the name sometimes applied to all ships with the Redut.
The export version known as Project 20382 Tigr carries either eight supersonic SS-N-26 (P-800 Yakhont) anti-shipping missiles or sixteen subsonic SS-N-25 'Switchblade' (Kh-35E Uran). It also carries two twin-tube launchers for 533mm heavy torpedoes. The A-190E 100mm gun first used in the Talwar class frigate
s is controlled by a 5P-10E system that can track four targets simultaneously. Protection from air attacks is provided by the Kashtan CIWS and eight mounts for the SA-N-10 'Grouse' (9K38 Igla) SAM.
on 14 November 2007. The second vessel in the class, the Soobrazitelnyy, was launched in 31 March 2010 and is expected to start sea trials in November/December 2010.
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 corvette
Corvette
A corvette is a small, maneuverable, lightly armed warship, originally smaller than a frigate and larger than a coastal patrol craft or fast attack craft , although many recent designs resemble frigates in size and role...
in the Russian Navy. It was designed by the Almaz Central Marine Design bureau. The first two were designated Project 2038.0 (or 20380) by the Russian Government; subsequent vessels were built to an improved design, Project 20385. At 2,200 tons it is large for a corvette and is designated as a frigate by NATO. Project 20382 "Tigr" is an export variant that has been sold to Indonesia and Algeria.
Programme
The ships of the Steregushchy class are very large multipurpose corvettes, designed to replace the Grisha classGrisha class corvette
The Albatros class was a series of large anti-submarine corvettes built by the Soviet Union between 1970 and 1990. These ships had a limited range and were used only in coastal waters. They were equipped with a variety of ASW weapons and an SA-N-4 surface-to-air missile launcher...
. The first batch being built at the 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 in St. Petersburg consists of four ships. A second building line has been started at Komsomolsk
Komsomolsk-on-Amur
Komsomolsk-on-Amur is a city in Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, situated on the left bank of Amur River. It is located on the BAM railway line, northeast of Khabarovsk. Population: -Geography and climate:...
where orders for at least a further two ships are expected. The lead ship of this second batch will be named Sovershenny.
The Russian Navy has publicly announced that they expect to buy at least 30 of these ships, for all four major fleets.
According to Jane's Naval Forces News
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, the first vessel was commissioned on 14 November 2007.
Export
The first contract for the export version, Project 20382 Tigr, was signed at the 5th International Maritime Defense Show in St. Petersburg when Algeria ordered two ships. The cost was estimated at US$120-150m/ship.In 2007 the Indonesian Navy
Indonesian Navy
The role of the Indonesian Navy is to patrol of Indonesia's immense coastline, to ensure safeguard the territorial waters and Exclusive Economic Zone , to protect Indonesia's maritime strategic interests, to protect the islands surrounded Indonesia and to defend against seaborne threats. The TNI...
made an agreement in principle (pending a full contract) for four vessels of this type to replace their ageing Dutch-built Fatahillah-class corvettes. The first was to be built in Spain and fitted out in St Petersburg, leaving open the option of Indonesian involvement in building the subsequent ships. Rosoboronexport have briefed Singapore and the UAE on the vessel.
Design
The Steregushchy-class corvettes have a steel hull and composite superstructure, with a bulbous bow and nine watertight subdivisions. They have a combined bridge and command centre, and space and weight provision for eight SS-N-25 missiles.The Kashtan CIWS
Kashtan CIWS
The Kashtan Close-in weapon system is a modern naval air defence gun-missile system deployed by the Russian Navy.It is found on the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, Kirov class battlecruisers, Neustrashimy class, People's Liberation Army Navy Sovremenny class destroyers and Indian Talwar...
on the first two ships was replaced in subsequent vessels by 12 Redut VLS cells containing 9M96E medium-range SAMs of the S-400 system. SS-N-27 (3M-54 Klub) cruise missiles will be fitted to a larger domestic version, Project 20385 starting with the sixth vessel, Provornyy, although 20385 is the name sometimes applied to all ships with the Redut.
The export version known as Project 20382 Tigr carries either eight supersonic SS-N-26 (P-800 Yakhont) anti-shipping missiles or sixteen subsonic SS-N-25 'Switchblade' (Kh-35E Uran). It also carries two twin-tube launchers for 533mm heavy torpedoes. The A-190E 100mm gun first used in the Talwar class frigate
Talwar class frigate
The Talwar class is a new class of frigates designed and built by Russia for the Indian Navy. The Talwar class guided missile frigates, also known as the Type 1135.6, are modified Krivak III class frigates from Russia...
s is controlled by a 5P-10E system that can track four targets simultaneously. Protection from air attacks is provided by the Kashtan CIWS and eight mounts for the SA-N-10 'Grouse' (9K38 Igla) SAM.
Operational history
Steregushchiy started sea trials in November 2006 and was commissioned in the Baltic fleetBaltic Fleet
The Twice Red Banner Baltic Fleet - is the Russian Navy's presence in the Baltic Sea. In previous historical periods, it has been part of the navy of Imperial Russia and later the Soviet Union. The Fleet gained the 'Twice Red Banner' appellation during the Soviet period, indicating two awards of...
on 14 November 2007. The second vessel in the class, the Soobrazitelnyy, was launched in 31 March 2010 and is expected to start sea trials in November/December 2010.
Units
italics indicate estimates| Name | Hull No. | Project | Builders | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Fleet | Note |
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| Steregushchiy Russian corvette Steregushchiy The Steregushchiy is the lead ship of the latest class of corvettes of the Russian Navy, the Steregushchiy class... |
530 | 20380 | Severnaya Verf, St. Petersburg |
21 Dec. 2001 | 16 May 2006 | 14 Nov. 2007 | Baltic Baltic Fleet The Twice Red Banner Baltic Fleet - is the Russian Navy's presence in the Baltic Sea. In previous historical periods, it has been part of the navy of Imperial Russia and later the Soviet Union. The Fleet gained the 'Twice Red Banner' appellation during the Soviet period, indicating two awards of... |
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| Soobrazitelnyy Russian corvette Soobrazitelnyy The Soobrazitelnyy is the second ship of the latest class of corvettes of the Russian Navy, the Steregushchiy class. The ship is being built by the Severnaya Verf shipyard in St.Petersburg and was laid down in May 2003... |
531 | 20380 | Severnaya Verf, St. Petersburg |
20 May 2003 | 31 Mar 2010 | 14 Oct 2011 | Baltic | |
| Boiky | 20380 | Severnaya Verf, St. Petersburg |
27 July 2005 | 15 Apr 2011 | End 2011 | Baltic | ||
| Sovershennyy | 20380 | Komsomolsk Shipyard, Komsomolsk-on-Amur |
30 June 2006 | 2012 | 2013 | Pacific Pacific Fleet (Russia) The Pacific Fleet is the part of the Russian Navy that is stationed in the Pacific Ocean, which formerly secured the Far Eastern borders of the Soviet Union. The fleet headquarters is located at Vladivostok and a number of fleet bases are located in the Vladivostok area... |
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| Stoiky | 20380 | Severnaya Verf, St. Petersburg |
10 Nov 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | Baltic | ||
| Provornyy (?) | 20385 | Severnaya Verf, St. Petersburg |
26 May 2011 | Black Sea Black Sea Fleet The Black Sea Fleet is a large operational-strategic sub-unit of the Russian Navy, operating in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea since the late 18th century. It is based in various harbors of the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.... |
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| ??? | 20382 | ??? | ??? | Export for Algerian Navy | ||||
| ??? | 20382 | ??? | ??? | Export for Algerian Navy |