"Admiral Makarov, Admiral Grogorovich class frigate" Topic

…of the Russian Navy.

"In this post you will enjoy some very good photos of Admiral Makarov, the latest Admiral Grigorovich-class (pr. 11356M) multi-mission frigate of the Russian Navy Black Sea Fleet, during her visit in Kerkyra (Corfu), as part of the 17th Hellenic -Russian Week in the Ionian Islands. Admiral Makarov was commissioned in December 27, 2017 and she is the third and morel likely the final vessel in the class, as the two incomplete vessels (4th and 5th) will be purchased my India for completion while the future of the 6th vessel is not known. The general characteristics of the class is a displacement of approximately 4,000t at full load, length of 124.8m, beam of 15.2m, maximum speed of 30 knots and a range of 4,8500n.m. with the speed of 14 knots. Because they are not visible, it should be mentioned that the ship is equipped with among others a bow sonar (MGK-335EM-03) and a towed sonar array (Vignette-EM). The crew is 180-200. Enjoy the photos of this quite heavily armed frigate!…"

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I wonder… do the Russians really think RBUs are combat effective, or do they just include them out of tradition?

I wonder the same thing about LWT TTs on US surface ships.

If you can hit a sub with an over-the-side Mk54, it sank you 30 minutes ago.

Good points!.

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Armand