Project 1155-class (Udaloy)

Summary

Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Destroyer
SubtypeMissile destroyer
ManufacturerYantar Shipyard, Zhdanov Shipyard
Year commissioned1980
Units 543 Marshal Shaposhnikov
548 Admiral Panteleyev
564 Admiral Tributs
572 Admiral Vinogradov
605 Admiral Levchenko
619 Severomorsk
626 Vice-Admiral Kulakov
650 Admiral Chabanenko
Current operators 🇷🇺 Russia

Description

The Udaloy class destroyer is a formidable class of anti-submarine warfare vessels designed and built by the Soviet Union. These destroyers are known for their superior firepower and robust capabilities in anti-submarine missions.

With a length of approximately 163 meters and a displacement of around 7,900 tons, the Udaloy class destroyers are equipped with a variety of advanced weapon systems. This includes vertical launch systems capable of deploying anti-ship and surface-to-air missiles, anti-submarine torpedoes, and anti-aircraft artillery. The destroyers also feature versatile helicopter facilities to enhance their anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

The Udaloy class destroyers are specifically designed to counter underwater threats, giving them a significant advantage in anti-submarine operations. Their advanced sonar systems, coupled with their ability to carry and deploy multiple anti-submarine helicopters, allow them to effectively detect, track, and engage enemy submarines. This makes them a valuable asset in protecting naval forces and maintaining regional security.

In addition to their primary role in anti-submarine warfare, the Udaloy class destroyers also possess the capability to engage surface vessels and provide air defense. Their well-rounded armament and advanced sensor systems provide them with a comprehensive and versatile combat capability.

Technical specifications

Displacement8404 tons
Range 19000 km at 18 knots
Crew300 members
Width19.3 m (63.3 ft)
Length163.0 m (534.8 ft)
Air Park2 Kamov Ka-27 helicopters
Propulsion

2 M8KF gas turbines with a power of 60,000 hp - 2 propellers

Armament

8 SS-N-14 + 8 SA-N-9 (64 missiles) + 2 100mm AK-100 guns + 4 30mm AK-630 guns + 8 12.7mm machine guns + 8 533mm T/ASMs + 2 LR RBU 6000 + 2 Ka-27 Helix ASM

Maximum speed28 knots
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