Project 20386 corvette
Project 20386 is Russia's newest class of corvettes being constructed by Severnaya Verf for the Russian Navy. Based on the Steregushchiy and Gremyashchiy classes, the new class will be larger and will incorporate more stealthy design. There are plans to build a series of at least ten such corvettes.[1]
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Project 20386 |
| Builders: | Severnaya Verf |
| Operators: |
 Russian Navy |
| Preceded by: | Gremyashchiy class |
| Built: | 2016–present |
| Planned: | 10[1] |
| Building: | 1 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Guided missile corvette |
| Displacement: | 3,400 tons |
| Length: | 109 m (357.6 ft) |
| Beam: | 13 m (42.7 ft) |
| Propulsion: | 2x Saturn M90FR gas turbine engine (27000hp) 20.58 MW with 2x electroengine each 2200 hp (or secondary can be M70FRU or M70FRU2 E80D7 M85RU/FR for cruise , diesel (Kolomna Plant, Penzadieselmash or RUMO, else) or other GT from different builder) |
| Speed: | 30 knots (56 km/h; 35 mph) |
| Range: | 5,000 nmi (9,300 km; 5,800 mi) |
| Armament: |
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| Aviation facilities: | Helipad and hangar for Kamov Ka-27 helicopter |
History
The lead ship of the class was laid down on 28 October 2016 and is expected to enter service after 2020.[2][3] In February 2019, the technical readiness of the lead vessel reached 12%.[4] On 9 April 2019, Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoygu announced, the ship will be named Merkuriy (Mercury).[5][6]
Ships
| Name | Builders | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Fleet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merkuriy (ex-Derzky) |
Severnaya Verf, Saint Petersburg | 28 October 2016 | 2021[7] | 2022[8] | Northern or Black Sea[9] | Under construction |
References
- "Construction of second project 20386 corvette to start in 2018". TASS. 28 June 2017. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- "Severnaya Verf shipyard lays down Derzky corvette of Project 20386 for RF Navy (photo)". En.portnews.ru. Retrieved 2016-12-26.
- "Keel Laying of Russia's First Project 20386 Corvette "Derzky", the Russian LCS". Navyrecognition.com (in French). Retrieved 2016-12-26.
- "Техническая готовность корвета "Дерзкий" достигла 12%". flotprom.ru. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- "Two frigates, two amphibious ships to be laid down April 23". TASS. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
- "23 апреля будут заложены еще два фрегата проекта 22350 и два больших десантных корабля проекта 11711". bmpd.livejournal.com. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2019.
- "Корвет "Дерзкий" планируют спустить на воду в 2021 году". flotprom.ru. 5 October 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
- "Строительство боевых кораблей океанской и дальней морской зоны для ВМФ РФ на 01.08.2019". navy-korabel.livejournal.com. 1 August 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/05/russias-black-sea-fleet-completes-the-first-stage-of-its-modernization/
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