Project 20386 corvette
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Project 20386 |
| Builders | Severnaya Verf |
| Operators |  Russian Navy |
| Preceded by | Template:Sclass- |
| Built | 2016–present |
| Planned | 10[1] |
| Building | 1 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | 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 (ZE Kolomna Penza 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 |
Project 20386 is a new corvette class being constructed for the Russian Navy. Based on the Template:Sclass-, the new ships will be larger and include stealth technology. The lead ship of the class was laid down on 28 October 2016 and is expected to enter service after 2020.[2][3] There are plans to build a series of at least 10 such corvettes.[1]
History
In February 2019, it was reported the technical readiness of the lead ship reached 12%.[4]
On 9 April 2019, Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoygu announced, the lead ship of the class 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] | Northern | Under construction |
References
- ^ a b "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.