World Navies Today:

Russian General Support AuxiliariesRevised 18 October 2001

Version 1.02Compiled and Maintained by: Andrew Toppan

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This list includes all general support auxiliaries: logistics, trials & experimental,electronic surveillance, survey & research, and miscellaneous support ships over 500 tonsdisplacement.

Ships not yet commissioned, or in long-term overhaul/conversion, are listed in italics.Navigation and surface-search radars are not listed. All classifications are purelyunofficial and are based on an attempt to use standard classifications throughout allnavies; they may or may not correspond to "official" designations.

State of the Russian Fleet: Due to continued political, economic and societal chaos inRussia, the Fleet is in a badly deteriorated state. Even those ships that remain incommission and theoretically operational are generally unable to deploy, due to lack oftrained crews and lack of funds to buy fuel and stores. In general maintenance is minimalor nonexistent, and there are no funds to conduct much-needed overhauls, even for majorfleet units. Many ships have been abandoned when repairs or refits came due.

This list identifies those units believed to remain operational, but most of these units areunable to deploy for the reasons cited above. Ships in refit are listed only when there is areasonable chance of them returning to service. Ships laid up pending refit generally arelisted, as they could return to service if funding became available.

Many ships, especially auxiliaries, have been operating in commercial or charter freightor passenger service to raise operating funds. These are listed as active units, as theycould rapidly return to naval roles if required.

Fleets: The following abbreviations are used to indicate fleet assignements:NOR: Northern Fleet, headquarters at Severomorsk.PAC: Pacific Fleet, headquarters at Vladivostok.BLK: Black Sea Fleet, headquarters at Sevastopol.BALT: Baltic Sea Fleet, headquarters at Kaliningrad.CASP: Caspian Flotilla.RIV: Units assigned to service on inland rivers.

Electronic Surveillance ShipsSurvey & Research ShipsTrials, Trials Support & Experimental ShipsLogistics Support ShipsMiscellaneous Support Ships

Electronic Surveillance ShipsBelomor'ye (Lira/'Balzam' class) electronic surveillance

ship (1 ship)(Project 1826)

Displacement: 4,900 tons full loadDimensions: 105 x 15.5 x 5 meters/344.5 x 50.8 x 16.4 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 9,000 bhp, 20 knotsCrew: 220Sonar: hull mounted MF, HF dipping, possible passive arraysEW: Intercept arraysArmament: 1 30 mm AA, 2 SA-N-5/8 SAM positions

Concept/Program: The first, and the largest, purpose-built ELINT ships. Equipped forUNREP. Carry SSV (Communications Vessel) numbers.

Classification: Probably Bol'shoy Razvedyatel'niye Korabl' (BRK); Large IntelligenceShip.

Builders: Yantar Zavod 820, Kaliningrad.

Disposals/Reserve: Class leadship Lira stricken 1998; Aziya and Pribaltika in reserve.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport NotesSSV-571 Belomor'ye 1986 NOR

Primor'ye class electronic surveillance ships (2 ships)(Project 394B)

Displacement: 4,340 tons full loadDimensions: 84.6 x 14 x 7.2 meters/277.6 x 45.9 x 23.6 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 2,000 bhp, 12.5 knotsCrew: 150Radar: Mad Hack planar array in SSV-501Sonar: Bronza arrayEW: Intercept arraysArmament: SA-N-5/8 SAM positions

Concept/Program: Large ELINT ships converted from sternhaul factory trawlers. CarrySSV (Communications Vessel) numbers.

Classification: Probably Bol'shoy Razvedyatel'niye Korabl' (BRK); Large IntelligenceShip.

Builders: 61 Kommunara Zavod, Nikolayev, Ukraine. Built 1969-1973.

Disposals/Reserve: Four stricken and scrapped 1993-1996.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport NotesSSV-590 Krym BLK SevastopolSSV-591 Kavkaz BLK Sevastopol

Meridian ('Vishnaya') class electronic surveillance ships(7 ships)

(Project 864)

Displacement: 3,470 tons full loadDimensions: 94.4 x 14.6 x 4.5 meters/309.7 x 47.9 x 14.7 feetPropulsion: 2 Sulzer diesels, 2 shafts, 4,400 bhp, 16 knotsCrew: 146 + 6 transientsSonar: Pamyat hull mounted arrays, HF dippingEW: Intercept arraysArmament: 2 30 mm AA, 2 SA-N-8 SAM positions

Concept/Program: Large, purpose-built ELINT ships. Carry SSV (CommunicationsVessel) numbers.

Classification: Probably Bol'shoy Razvedyatel'niye Korabl' (BRK); Large IntelligenceShip.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk, Poland.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport NotesSSV-520 Meridian 1985 BALTSSV-169 Tavriya 1986 NORSSV-208 Kuril'y 1986 PACSSV-535 Kareliya 1986 PACSSV-201 Priazov'ye 1987 BLKSSV-175 Odograf 1988 NORSSV-231 Pelengator 1989 BALT

Converted 'Yug' class electronic surveillance ships (2ships)

(Project 0862.1/0862.2)

Displacement: 2,500 tons full loadDimensions: 82.5 x 13.5 x 4.1 meters/270.7 x 44.3 x 13.5 feetPropulsion: 2 Sulzer diesels, 2 shafts, 3,600 bhp, 15.5 knotsCrew: 80EW: Intercept arraysArmament: 2 dual 12.7 mm MG

Concept/Program: Converted from oceanographic research ships. Carry relatively littleELINT gear, indicating that they may be employed in other forms of intelligencecollection. Carry SSV (Communications Vessel) numbers.

Classification: Probably Sredniy Razvedyatel'niye Korabl' (SRK); Medium IntelligenceShip.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk, Poland. Built 1978-????.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport NotesSSV-703 Temryuk 19??/89 NORSSV-704 19??/90 NOR

Converted 'Moma' class electronic surveillance ships (4ships)

(Project 861M)

Displacement: 1,580 tons full loadDimensions: 73.3 x 11.2 x 3.9 meters/240.5 x 36.7 x 12.8 feetPropulsion: 2 Sulzer diesels, 2 shafts, 3,600 bhp, 16 knotsCrew: 80-120Sonar: Bronza arrayEW: Intercept arraysArmament: 2 SA-N-5/8 SAM positions

Concept/Program: ELINT ships converted from 'Moma' class survey ships/buoytenders. Only two units have undergone major conversions; other conversions arerelatively minor. Carry SSV (Communications Vessel) numbers.

Classification: Probably Mal'yy Razvedyatel'niye Korabl' (MRK); Small IntelligenceShip.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk, Poland. Built 1968-1974.

Disposals/Reserve: Six units stricken 1994-96.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport NotesEkvator PACKil'dinLiman

SSV-506 Nakhodka PAC

'Alpinist' class electronic surveillance ships (3 ships)(Project 503M)

Displacement: 1,140 tons full loadDimensions: 53.7 x 10.5 x 4.1 meters/176.2 x 34.4 x 13.5 feetPropulsion: 2 diesel, 1 shaft, 1,320 bhp, 12.5 knotsCrew: 60Sonar: Paltus-MPEW: Intercept ArraysArmament: 2 SA-N-8 SAM positions

Concept/Program: ELINT ships converted from large sternhaul trawlers. Carry GS(Hydrographic Vessel) numbers.

Classification: Probably Mal'yy Razvedyatel'niye Korabl' (MRK); Small IntelligenceShip.

Builders: Leninskaya Kuznetsa Zavod, Kiev, Ukraine. Built 1981-82.

Disposals/Reserve: GS-8 stricken 1994.

Number Name Year FLT Homeport NotesGS-7 PACGS-19 PACGS-39 BALT

Discarded Classes: All 'Mayak', Nikolay Zubov, "Okean", 'Pamir' and Keyla classelectronic surveillance ships have been stricken.

Survey & Research ShipsSibirykov class oceanographic research ships (2 ships)

(Project 873)

Displacement: 3,422 tons full loadDimensions: 85.65 x 15 x 4.8 meters/281 x 49.2 x 15.7 feetPropulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 Sulzer diesels, 2 shafts, 6,480 shp, 14 knotsCrew: 58 civilian + 12 mission crew

Concept/Program: Designed for exploration of seafloor mineral resources; carry twosmall submersibles.

Classification: Probably Ekspeditsionnoye Okeanograficheskoye Sudno (EOS);Expeditionary Oceanographc Vessel

Builders: A. Warski SY, Szczecin, Poland.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesSibiryakov 1990 BALTRomuald Muklevich 1991 NOR

Nikolay Zubov class oceanographic research ships (3ships)

(Project 850)

Displacement: 3,021-3,123 tons full loadDimensions: 89.7 x 13 x 4.8 meters/294.3 x 42.7 x 15.7 feetPropulsion: 2 Sulzer diesels, 2 shafts, 4,800 bhp, 16.5 knotsCrew: 68 civilian + 42 mission crew + 36 passengers/transients

Concept/Program: Smaller general-purpose research ships. Elderly, but retained inservice because they are economical to operate. Probably will be discarded soon.

Classification: Probably Ekspeditsionnoye Okeanograficheskoye Sudno (EOS);Expeditionary Oceanographc Vessel

Builders: A. Warski SY, Szczecin, Poland. Built 1963-68.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesAndrey Vil'kitskiyBoris DavydovSemen Dezhnev

Yug class oceanographic research ships (8 ships)(Project 862)

Displacement: 2,490 tons full loadDimensions: 82.5 x 13.5 x 3.97 meters/270.6 x 44.3 x 13 feetPropulsion: 2 Sulzer diesels, 2 shafts, 3,600 bhp, 15.6 knotsCrew: 46 civilian + 20 mission crew + 4 passengers/transients

Concept/Program: General-purpose research ships. 6 sisters are in reserve.

Classification: Ekspeditsionnoye Okeanograficheskoye Sudno (EOS); ExpeditionaryOceanographc Vessel

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk, Poland. Built 1978-1983.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesDonuzlav BLKGidrologGorizontMarshal GelovaniPegas PACStvor BLKTaygaVitse-Admiral Vorontsov

Reserve Classes: Three Akademik Krylov class oceanographic research ships are inreserve (one of these remains nominally in commission); three have been stricken.

Discarded Classes: All Abkhaziya class research ships have been stricken; icebreakingresearch ship Vladimir Kavrayskiy reported stricken 1995, three Polyus class researchships stricken 1993-1994, research ship Nevel'skoy to reserve 1991 and stricken 1992.

'Moma' class coastal survey ships/buoy tenders (5 ships)(Project 861)

Displacement: 1,502 tons full loadDimensions: 73.3 x 11.2 x 3.8 meters/240.5 x 36.7 x 12.5 feetPropulsion: 2 Sulzer diesels, 2 shafts, 3,600 bhp, 15 knotsCrew: 41 civilian

Concept/Program: Largest survey ships in Russian naval service; like virtually allSoviet/Russian survey ships, they also serve as buoy tenders. This class has beenextensively exported and converted for other uses, both in the USSR/Russia and abroad.6 are in reserve and many others have been discarded.

Classification: Probably Gidrogaficheskoye Sudno (GS); Hydrographic Survey Ship.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk, Poland. Built 1967-1974.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesAndromedaAntaresAntarktidaKril'onMars

'Samara' class coastal survey ships/buoy tenders (2ships)

(Project 860, Azimut)

Displacement: 1,276 tons full loadDimensions: 59.4 x 10.5 x 3.8 meters/194.8 x 34.4 x 12.5 feetPropulsion: 2 Sulzer diesels, 2 shaft, 3,300 bhp, 15.5 knotsCrew: 45 civilian

Concept/Program: Elderly survey ships; many sisters discarded.

Classification: Probably Gidrogaficheskoye Sudno (GS); Hydrographic Survey Ship.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk, Poland.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesGlubometr 1965 PACPamyat' Merkuriya 1965 BLK

'Finik' class coastal survey ships/buoy tenders (13 ships)(Project 872)

Displacement: 1,200 tons full loadDimensions: 61.3 x 11.8 x 3.28 meters/201 x 38.7 x 10.8 feetPropulsion: 2 Sulzer diesels, 2 shafts, 1,920 bhp, 13.8 knotsCrew: 28 civilian

Concept/Program: Another class of small survey ships/buoy tenders. Five built forexport. One unit serves in an experimental role; many sisters in reserve or discarded.

Classification: Gidrogaficheskoye Sudno (GS); Hydrographic Survey Ship.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk, Poland. Built 1979-1981.

Number Year FLT Homeport NotesGS-44 PACGS-84 PACGS-87 NORGS-260 NORGS-272 PACGS-278 NORGS-294GS-297 NORGS-388 NORGS-397 PACGS-398 NORGS-404 PACGS-405 NOR

'Biya' class coastal survey ships/buoy tenders (6 ships)(Project 871)

Displacement: 723 tons full loadDimensions: 54.3 x 9.56 x 2.65 meters/178.2 x 31.4 x 8.7 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,100 bhp, 13 knotsCrew: 25 civilian

Concept/Program: Small survey ships/buoy tenders; many built for export. Many sistersdiscarded or in reserve.

Classification: Gidrogaficheskoye Sudno (GS); Hydrographic Survey Ship.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk, Poland. Built 1972-1976.

Number Year FLT Homeport NotesGS-193 NORGS-200 PACGS-202 CASPGS-210 PACGS-214 NORGS-273 BLK

'Kamenka' class coastal survey ships/buoy tenders (3ships)

(Project 870)

Displacement: 703 tons full loadDimensions: 53.5 x 9.4 x 2.62 meters/175.5 x 30.8 x 8.6 feetPropulsion: 2 Sulzer diesels, 2 shafts, 1,765 bhp, 13.7 knotsCrew: 24 civilian

Concept/Program: Similar to the 'Biya' class, but with larger buoy handling facilitiesand no survey launch. Many sisters discarded or in reserve.

Classification: Gidrogaficheskoye Sudno (GS); Hydrographic Survey Ship.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk, Poland. Built 1968-1972.

Number Year FLT Homeport NotesGS-78 NORGS-199 PACGS-211 PAC

'Vinograd' class coastal survey ships (2 ships)(Project Ayristo)

Displacement: 499 tons full loadDimensions: 32.3 x 9.6 x 2.6 meters/106 x 31.5 x 8.5 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 598 bhp, 10 knotsCrew: 19 civilian

Concept/Program: Small coastal survey ships.

Classification: Gidrogaficheskoye Sudno (GS); Hydrographic Survey Ship.

Builders: Rauma-Repola SY, Savonlinna, Finland.

Number Year FLT Homeport NotesGS-525 1985 BALTGS-526 1985 NOR

Discarded Classes: The converted 'Muna' class survey ships were stricken 1996-97.

Trials, Trials Support and ExperimentalShips

Marshal Krylov (Marshal Nedelin class) missile rangeinstrumentation/space event support ship (1 ship)

(Project 1914/1914.1)

Displacement: 25,300 tons full loadDimensions: 211.2 x 27.7 x 8.3 meters/692.9 x 90.9 x 27.2 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 16,000 bhp, 22 knotsCrew: 403 + 11 transientsRadar: MR-320 Topaz-B/Strut Pair air/surf search or MR-750 Fregat/Top Plate 3-D airsearch, End Tray tracking, Ship Globe trackingSonar: Platina-S hull mounted, Uzh dippingAviation: Aft helicopter deck and hangar for 2 Ka-32 helicopters

Concept/Program: Intended to serve dual roles as missile rangeinstrumentation/tracking ships and space event support/communications ships. A thirdunit was cancelled, and a modified version being built for civilian service was soldincomplete. Class leadship stricken 1997.

Classification: Unknown.

Builders: United Admiralty SY, St. Petersburg.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesMarshal Krylov 1989 PAC Vladivostok

'Onega' class acoustic trials ships (up to 18 ships)(Project 1806)

Displacement: 1,410-1,460 tons full loadDimensions: 80 x 11.6 x 3.17-3.27 meters/262.5 x 38.1 x 10.4-10.7 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,800 bhp, 14 knotsCrew: 88-95Sonar: Arktika-M passive array

Concept/Program: Apparently intended for monitoring of warship acoustic signatures,and possibly other related signatures. 18 units remain in existence, but many may be inreserve; several sisters stricken.

Classification: Gidroakusticheskoye Kontrol'noye Sudno (GKS); HydroacousticMonitoring Ship, and Sudno Fizicheskiy Poley (SFP); Physical Fields Measuring Vessel.

Builders: Zelenodol'sk Zavod. Built 1973-1993.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesAkademik Isanin 1994 NORAkademik Semenikhin 1992 BALTInzhener Akulov 1996 BALTGKS-224 PACGKS-240 NORGKS-283GKS-286 NORSFP-52 OACSFP-95 NORSFP-173 1991 PACSFP-177 1991 BLKSFP-183 BLKSFP-224SFP-288SFP-295 PACSFP-372SFP-542 PACSFP-562 NOR

'Potok'/Modified T-58 class weapons trials ship (1 ship)

Displacement: 860 tons full loadDimensions: 72.1 x 9.4 x 2.5 meters/236.5 x 30.8 x 8.2 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,000 bhp, 17 knotsCrew: 30Armament: various depending on tests

Concept/Program: Survivor of six purpose-built weapons trials ships, mainly intendedfor torpedo testing but also used for other weapons. Modified version of the T-58minesweeper; replacements for converted T-43 minesweepers.

Classification: Opitnoye Sudno (OS); Experimental Vessel.

Builders: Unknown. Built 1977-1979.

Number Year FLT Homeport NotesOS-138 Inland

Converted T-43 class acoustic trials ships (up to 6 ships)(Project 513M)

Displacement: 580 tons full loadDimensions: 58 x 8.5 x 2.3 meters/190.3 x 27.9 x 7.5 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,200 bhp, 14.5 knotsCrew: 60Sonar: MG-11 Tamir-11 HF, Mars-24KI passive array

Concept/Program: Survivors of 25 minesweepers modified as acoustic monitoringvessels. Now being discarded. Up to 6 remain from among the units listed below.

Classification: Gidroakusticheskoye Kontrol'noye Sudno (GKS); HydroacousticMonitoring Ship

Builders: Various. Built 1956-1958.

Number Year FLT Homeport NotesGKS-14GKS-16GKS-18GKS-19GKS-20GKS-21 CASP

Reserve Classes: The very large nuclear powered space event support / missile tracking /communications / command ship Ural has not operated since 1989, and is laid up inreserve in the Pacific. It is unlikely that she will return to service after such a lengthyperiod of inactivity; her operating costs are surely astronomical. The sonar trials shipKamchatka has been in reserve since 1993.

Discarded Classes: All 'Desna' and Sibir' class missile range instrumentation ships havebeen stricken. The 'Sorum' class trials ship has been stricken; the 'Alpinist' class trialssupport ship is out of service, and the 'Natya' class mine countermeasures trials ship wasscrapped in 1997.

Logistics Support ShipsAleksandr Brykin ('Sadko' class) ballistic missile

transport (1 ship)(Project 11570)

Displacement: 11,440 tons full loadDimensions: 159.07 x 23 x 5.48 meters/521.8 x 75.5 x 18 feetPropulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 12,000 bhp, 16.5 knotsCrew: 148Cargo: 16 SS-N-20 SLBM; 2902 cubic meters other cargoRadar: Fregat-MA/Half Plate-A 3-D air searchEW: Bell Shroud intercept, Bell Squat jammer, 2 PK-16 decoy RL, 2 PK-10 decoy RLArmament: 4 30 mm AA, 2 SA-N-8 SAM position, 1 MRG-14 grenade launcher

Concept/Program: Large missile transport intended to support 'Typhoon' class SSBNs.Missiles are stored vertically and lifted by a 125-ton crane.

Classification: Unknown.

Builders: United Admiralty SY, St. Petersburg

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesAleksandr Brykin 1987 NOR

Daugava (modified Amga class) ballistic missiletransport (1 ship)

(Project 1791)

Displacement: 6,200 tons full loadDimensions: 113 x 17.6 x 3.3 meters/370.7 x 57.7 x 10.8 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 7,500 bhp, 14 knotsCrew: 56Armament: 2 dual 25 mm

Concept/Program: Enlarged version of the Amga class transports listed below.

Classification: Unknown.

Builders: Krasnoye Sormovo SY, Nizhniy Novgorod.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesDaugava 1981 PAC

Vetluga (Amga class) ballistic missile transport (1 ship)(Project 1791)

Displacement: 4,480 tons full loadDimensions: 104 x 17.6 x 3.3 meters/341.2 x 57.7 x 10.8 feet (Daugava: 110 x 17.6 x 3.3meters/361 x 57.7 x 10.8 feet)Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 7,500 bhp, 14 knotsCrew: 56Armament: 2 dual 25 mm

Concept/Program: Ballistic missile transport to support SSBNs. Design is similar to asmall freighter or tanker, and the missiles appear to be carried flat on deck. Class leadshipin reserve.

Classification: Unknown.

Builders: Krasnoye Sormovo SY, Nizhniy Novgorod.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesVetluga 1976 PAC

Voronezh ('Lama' class) cruise missile transport (1 ship)(Project 323A/323B)

Displacement: 4,100 tons full loadDimensions: 112.6 x 15.5 x 4.15 meters/369.4 x 50.8 x 13.6 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 2,600 bhp, 13 knotsCrew: 154 (up to 420 when serving as small craft tenders)Cargo: 12-18 cruise missilesRadar: Fut-N/Slim Net or MR-302 Rubka/Strut Curve air/surf. searchArmament: 1 or 2 quad or 2 dual 57mm/70cal DP, 2 or 4 SA-N-5/8 SAM positions, 2dual 25 mm AA

Concept/Program: Survivor of seven SSM transports; also could serve as tenders tosmall patrol/missile craft.

Classification: Plavuchaya Raketno-Tekhnicheskaya Basa (PRTB)

Builders: Black Sea SY, Nikolayev, Ukraine. Built 1963-1979.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesVoronezh BLK Sevastopol

'Muna' class coastal munutions transports (up to 15ships)

(Project 1823/1824)

Displacement: 688 tons full loadDimensions: 51.5 x 8.4 x 2.7 meters/169 x 27.6 x 8.9 feetPropulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 600 bhp, 11 knotsCrew: 15 + 7 passengers/transientsCargo: 175 tons

Concept/Program: Small coastal transports for missiles, torpedoes, etc. Of 21 unitsbuilt, up to 15 may remain in service.

Classification: Voyennyy Transport (VTR); Military Transport

Builders: ?? SY, Nikolayev, Ukraine; Nakhodka SY. Built 1970-1976.

Discarded Classes: All missile transports of the Yuniy Partizan, 'Andizhan', MP-6 and'Melitipol' classes have been discarded.

Amur ('Belyanka') class special wastes tankers (2 ships)(Project 1151.0)

Displacement: 8,250 tons full loadDimensions: 130.3 x 17.34 x 6.95 meters/427.5 x 56.9 x 22.8 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 9,000 bhp, 15.3 knotsCrew: 86 civilianCargo: 1,070 tons

Concept/Program: Special tankers for collection of nuclear plant waste water and spentcooling rods. A third unit may have been laid down but was not completed.

Classification: Unknown.

Builders: Karamaki Zavod, Vyborg.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesAmur 1987 NOR SeverodvinskPinega 1987 PAC

'Vala' class special wastes tankers (up to 4 ships)(Project 1783A)

Displacement: 2,300 tons full loadDimensions: 74.4 x 11.5 x 3.95 meters/244.1 x 37.7 x 13 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2,600 bhp, 11 knotsCrew: 33Cargo: 906 tons

Concept/Program: Small tankers employed in the collection (and sometimes dumping)of liquid nuclear wastes. Some of the units listed below may be in reserve.

Classification: Unknown.

Builders: Karamaki Zavod, Vyborg; ?? Zavod, Vladivostok. Built 1964-1971.

Number Year FLT Homeport NotesTNT-11 NORTNT-19 NORTNT-23 PACTNT-29 NOR

'Luza' class missile fuels tankers (4 ships)(Project 1541)

Displacement: 1,540 tons full loadDimensions: 62.2 x 10 x 3.63 meters/204.1 x 32.8 x 11.9 feetPropulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 1,000 bhp, 12.2 knotsCrew: 40 civilianCargo: 357 tons missile fuel oxidizer, 152 tons missile fuel

Concept/Program: Small, specially-built tankers to transport missile fuels. Five sistersdiscarded.

Classification: Unknown.

Builders: Sredniy Neva SY, Kolpino. Built 1960-1962.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesAlambay PACBarguzin PAC

Don BLKSelenga BALT

Yauza (Amguema class) polar logistics ship (1 ship)(Project 550)

Displacement: 14,470 tons full loadDimensions: 133.1 x 18.8 x 7.6 meters/436.7 x 618 x 25 feetPropulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 1 shaft, 7,200 shp, 15 knotsCrew: 58 civilian

Concept/Program: Icebreaking passenger-cargo ship; sister to numerous civilian units.

Classification: Unknown.

Builders: Kherson SY.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesYauza 1974 NOR

Yamal ('Vytegrales' class) logistics ship (1 ship)(Project 1918)

Displacement: 8,920 tons full loadDimensions: 121.9 x 16.7 x 6.8 meters/400 x 54.8 x 22.3 feetPropulsion: 1 Burmeister & Wain diesel, 1 shaft, 5,200 bhp, 16 knotsCrew: 60

Concept/Program: Originally built as a merchant timber carrier, then converted to aspace event support ship, then reconverted to a conventional freighter. Numerous otherunits of this class have served in various roles.

Classification: Unknown.

Builders: Zhdanov Zavod, St. Petersburg. Built 1963-66.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesYamal

Neon Antonov class logistics ships (2 ships)(Project 1595)

Displacement: 4,040 tons full loadDimensions: 96.3 x 14.5 x 5.1 meters/315.9 x 47.6 x 16.7 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 1 shaft, 7,500 bhp, 18 knotsCrew: 45 + 18 passengers/transients

Concept/Program: Naval units of a class of coastal freighters operated by the MaritimeBorder Guard. These units have been employed in commercial cargo carrying since 1992but remain naval-manned and available for naval use.

Classification: Unknown.

Builders: Unknown. Built 1978-1987.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesDvinaIrbit

Yuniy Partizan class logistics ships (2 ships)(Project 740)

Displacement: 3,947 tons full loadDimensions: 88.75 x 12.8 x 4.6 meters/291.2 x 42 x 15.1 feetPropulsion: 1 Sulzer diesel, 1 shaft, 2,080 bhp, 12.8 knotsCrew: 35 civilian

Concept/Program: Small freighters, sisters to 20 built for civilian service. Ufa has beenemployed in commercial cargo carrying since 1992 but remains navy-subordinated andavailable for naval use.

Classification: Unknown.

Builders: Turnu-Severin SY, Romania; Oltenitza SY, Romania.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesPechora 1976 NORUfa 1977 PAC

Miscellaneous Support ShipsOb' class hospital ships (3 ships)

(Project B-320/B-320 II)

Displacement: 11,623-11,977 tons full loadDimensions: 152.6 x 19.4 x 6.39 meters/500.7 x 63.6 x 21 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 15,600 bhp, 19.8 knotsCrew: 124 civilian + 83 naval medical + 300 patients or 650 passengersAviation: Aft helicopter deck and hangar

Concept/Program: Hospital ships; can also serve as troopships. Class leadship stricken1997.

Classification: Unknown.

Builders: A. Warski SY, Szczecin, Poland.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesIrtysh 1990Sivr' 1989 NORYenisey 1981 BLK

Ingul ('Klazma') class cable ships (5 ships)(Project 1112)

Displacement: 6,810 tons full loadDimensions: 130.4 x 16 x 5.75 meters/427.8 x 52.5 x 18.9 feetPropulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 Wartsila diesels, 2 shafts, 4,600 shp, 15.7 knotsCrew: 85-118 civilianCargo: 1,600 meters cable

Concept/Program: Large cablelayers; now elderly but replacements cancelled. Severalunits stricken.

Classification: Kabel'noye Sudno (KS); Cable Ship.

Builders: Wartsila SY, Turku, Finland.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesYana 1963 NORDonets 1968 BALT

Zeya 1970 NORTavda 1977 PACInguri 1978 NOR

Biriusa class coastal cable ship (1 ship)(Project 1175)

Displacement: 2,370 tons full loadDimensions: 86.1 x 12.6 x 3.1 meters/282.5 x 41.3 x 10.2 feetPropulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 Wartsila diesels, 2 shafts, 1,700 shp, 11.8 knotsCrew: 48 civilianCargo: 600 tons cable

Concept/Program: Smaller cable ship; an enlarged version of the previous class. SisterBiriusa is in reserve.

Classification: Probably Kabel'noye Sudno (KS); Cable Ship.

Builders: Wartsila, Turku, Finland.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesKem' 1986 PAC

Emba class coastal cable ship (1 ship)(Project 1172)

Displacement: 2,145 tons full loadDimensions: 75.9 x 12.6 x 3.1 meters/249 x 41.3 x 10.2 feetPropulsion: Diesele-electric, 2 Wartsila diesels, 2 shafts, 1,360 shp, 11.8 knotsCrew: 38 civilianCargo: 300 tons cable

Concept/Program: Small cable ship for operations in shallows, rivers and harbors. Onesister in reserve, one discarded.

Classification: Probably Kabel'noye Sudno (KS); Cable Ship.

Builders: Wartsila, Turku, Finland.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesSetun' 1981 BLK

Smol'nyy class training ships (2 ships)(Project 887)

Displacement: 7,270 tons full loadDimensions: 138 x 17.2 x 5.53 meters/452.8 x 56.4 x 18.1 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 16,000 bhp, 20 knotsCrew: 132 + 30 instructors + 300 cadetsRadar: Angara-M/Head Net-C 3-D air searchSonar: Shelon hull mounted MFEW: Watch Dog interceptArmament: 2 dual 76.2mm/59cal DP, 2 dual 30 mm AA, 1 RBU-2500 ASW RL

Concept/Program: Purpose-built training ships; replaced the Sverdlov class cruiserspreviously used in the role. Sister Khasan in reserve.

Classification: Uchebnoye Sudno (US); Training Ship.

Builders: A. Warski SY, Szczecin, Poland.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesSmol'nyy 1976 BALT KronshtadtPerekop 1978 BALT Kronshtadt

Discarded Classes: The 'Urga' class training ship Gangut was stricken 1997; sisterBorodino stricken 1996.

'Kashtan' class large mooring/buoy tenders (6 ships)

Displacement: 5,250 tons full loadDimensions: 113 x 18.22 x 3.71 meters/370.7 x 59.8 x 12.2 feetPropulsion: Diesel-electric, 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 3,000 shp, 13.75 knotsCrew: 44 + 10 transientsCargo: ?? tons plus 300 tons fuel

Concept/Program: Very large mooring/buoy tenders with a 100 ton heavy lift gantry atthe stern. Developed from the previous 'Sura' class. Pacific fleet units have beenemployed in commercial cargo carrying since 1992 but remain naval-manned andavailable for naval use.

Classification: Kilektor (KIL); Mooring Tender.

Builders: VEB Neptunwerft, Rostock, East Germany.

Disposals/Reserve: KIL-140 reclassified as SS-750, submersible support ship, in 1995.KIL-158 to Ukraine.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesAleksandr Pushkin 1988 BALT ex-KIL-926KIL-143 1989 NOR MurmanskKIL-164 1989 NOR MurmanskKIL-168 1990 PAC VladivostokKIL-498 1990 PAC VladivostokKIL-927 1988 PAC Vladivostok

'Sura' class large mooring/buoy tenders (5 ships)(Project 145)

Displacement: 3,150 tons full loadDimensions: 87.3 x 14.8 x 5.1 meters/286.4 x 48.6 x 16.7 feetPropulsion: Diesel-electric, 4 diesels, 2 shafts, 1,780 shp, 13.2 knotsCrew: 45 civilianCargo: 460 tons plus 300 tons fuel

Concept/Program: Large buoy/mooring tenders with a 65 ton heavy lift gantry at thestern. Several sisters discarded or in reserve.

Classification: Kilektor (KIL); Mooring Tender.

Builders: VEB Neptunwerft, Rostock, East Germany. Built 1965-1978.

Number Year FLT Homeport NotesKIL-21 PACKIL-22 NORKIL-25 BLKKIL-27 PACKIL-31 NOR

Ivan Susanin port icebreaker (1 ship)(Project 97P)

Displacement: 3,710 tons full loadDimensions: 70 x 18.1 x 6.14 meters/229.7 x 59.4 x 20.1 feetPropulsion: Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 2 shafts, 4,800 shp, 14 knots

Crew: 120Aviation: aft helicopter deck

Concept/Program: Former KGB patrol icebreaker disarmed and transferred to the navyas a port icebreaker. Similar to the Dobrynya Nikitich class, below.

Classification: Unknown.

Builders: Admiralty SY, St. Petersburg.

Disposals/Reserve: Ruslan stricken 1996.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesIvan Susanin 1973 PAC

Dobrynya Nikitich class port icebreakers (5 ships)(Project 97)

Displacement: 2,700-2,940 tons full loadDimensions: 67.7 x 18.3 x 5.5 meters/222 x 60 x 18 feetPropulsion: Diesel-electric, 3 diesels, 2 shafts, 5,400 shp, 14.5 knots; 1 bow shaftCrew: 48

Concept/Program: Naval units of a large class (20 units) built for both naval andcivilian use.

Classification: Unknown.

Builders: Admiralty SY, St. Petersburg. Built 1959-1974.

Disposals/Reserve: Vyuga stricken 1991, Il'ya Muromets stricken 1993.

Name Year FLT Homeport NotesDobrynya Nikitich 1960 BLKPurga 1961 BALTBuran 1966 BALTSadko 1968 PACPeresvet 1970 NOR

'Tomba' class generator ship (1 ship)(Project 305)

Displacement: 5,411 tons full loadDimensions: 108.6 x 16.5 x 4.5 meters/356.3 x 54 x 14.8 feetPropulsion: 1 diesel, 1 shaft, 3,000 bhp, 12.5 knotsCrew: 63

Concept/Program: Survivor of four ships built to provide electricity and steam to Kievclass carriers while in port. Likely to be discarded soon.

Classification: Elektrostantsiye Nativatel'noye Sudno (ENS); Electric Power Station andSteam-Source Ship)

Builders: A. Warski SY, Szczecin, Poland.

Number Year FLT Homeport NotesENS-348 1978 PAC

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