Russia's frigate Admiral Gorshkov proceeds
with sea trials
By Ryan Maass |
April 20, 2017 at 1:33 PM
April 20 (UPI) -- Admiral Gorshkov, the
lead vessel in Russia's new class of frigates, is conducting sea trials ahead
of formally entering service.
The Russian navy began testing the warship in
November 2014. March 20 marked the vessel's final tests. According to Russian
state media reports, the trials are expected to be completed in July.
"The works are not being delayed and are
proceeding according to plan," Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry
Rogozin told
TASS. "Our plan is due to be completed in July this year. Now the
trials of all the assemblies are underway, including air defense systems
deployed on this ship."
Admiral Gorshkov was initially laid down in early
2006, and took its first voyage in 2010. Its trials aim to evaluate the ship's
radio-electronics, weapons, and various shipborne assemblies.
Weapons include Oniks and Kalibr cruise
missiles and other anti-aircraft solutions. The ship is also supported by 3D
air search radars, fire control radars and sonar suites.
The Kremlin expects to receive six vessels of
the same type by 2025. The ship, named after a high-ranking Soviet-era military
officer, is designed to replace the Krivak-class frigates operated by the old
communist regime. It is being developed to be more versatile than its
predecessor.
Original post: upi.com
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