True, but at least this concept is more affordable than any previous concept of CV that come. All previous one still basically using the concept from USSR era, and want to have carrier that close in parity toward US ones. This one I do see they're try to look on affordable factor.
I saw this article at Naval News this morning. Interesting concept but little mention on the take off landing characteristics. It needs a F-35B clone IMHO. That could only come from China and China likely doesn’t want to see this capability getting more air than it is already getting in the region (SK, Japan).
Russia Designs a New Class of Ship: Universal Sea Complex 'Varan' - Naval News
Russian shipbuilders consider a possibility to create a universal sea complex and a line of projects on a unified platform. The Nevsky Design Bureau told TASS about the project and its significance for the Russian Navy.www.navalnews.com
This concept's quite interesting. Build several type of ships from Light Carrier (CVL), LHD, Hospital Ships, Artic Patrol Ships, and LPD using universal based platform.
The economics will be there in speedy design and standard fabrication. The design in CVL in my opinion should just omitted the dock, and make it more Light Carrier concepts. It's can be done using universal hull based design.
LHD under construction at the Zaliv shipyard....then it has to be the Project 23900 Ivan Rogov Class, right?Россия начала строить вертолетоносцы
Судостроительный завод «Залив» в Керчи (Крым) начал строить вертолетоносцы, сообщает ТАСС, ссылаясь на источник в ооборонно-промышленном комплексе. По словам собеседника, речь идет о формировании корпусов универсальных десантных кораблей (УДК). Строительство учитывает опыт создания...lenta.ru
According to lenta.ru, TASS reports that construction of two LHDs began at a shipbuilding plant in Crimea ("Zaliv", Kerch) with the "formation" of hulls. Reportedly, experience gained in the construction of the Mistrals is "considered" in this project. Each ship is to displace 30k tonns, and be able to carry one thousand marines and 16 helicopters.
That appears to be the case based on an earlier article. Apparently, it had been officially layed down, without construction progressing. I believe this has to do with unreadiness of construction documentation for the project at the time.
I think it's a terrible idea for several reasons. First off the smaller the CV, the more limitations there are on its operation. I.e. in what weather can the CV still launch aircraft? Second off, a smaller CV means more limitations on the ability to deploy things like AEW. Third off a smaller CV means the size of the airgroup shrinks dramatically and if its purpose isn't just fleet air defense but actual strikes (be it against shore or against enemy naval forces) this becomes vital. Fourth off a smaller CV, be it with a ski jump or designed for VTOL, places greater restrictions on the takeoff weights and therefore combat loads/combat ranges of the on-board aircraft. In short by going smaller you lose more then just number of aircraft. You lose a lot of your potential.
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I would be much more impressed if those 3 subs conducted torpedo live fire exercises under the ice. Preferably with something other then the antiquated USET-80. The new Fizik-2 (Futlyar) or TE-2 come to mind.Three Russian subs simultaneously break the ice in Arctic.
Три атомные подлодки ВМФ России одновременно пробили лед в Арктике
Три атомные подводные лодки Военно-морского флота (ВМФ) России впервые в истории одновременно всплыли из-подо льда на учениях в Арктике. На кадрах видно, как подлодки всплывают, пробивая лед. Главком ВМФ адмирал Николай Евменов уточнил, что субмарины находились на расстоянии до 300 метров друг...
Admiral Gorshkov, the lead 22350, has succesfully completed LKI "factory" trial launches of the Tsirkon hypersonic missile, and is planning to begin government trial launches in May-June.
Reportedly, the 3M22 Tsirkon (Zirconium) is a hypersonic 4-6 mach anti-ship missile, able to exceed 1000km range.Источник: фрегат "Адмирал Горшков" приступит к госиспытаниям "Циркона"
Летно-конструкторские испытания (ЛКИ) гиперзвуковой противокорабельной ракеты "Циркон" с надводного носителя – фрегата "Адмирал Горшков" – успешно завершены, в ближайшее время начнутся государственные испытания. Об этом <a href="http://tass.ru/">ТАСС</a> сообщил источник в оборонно-промышленном...flotprom.ru
Perhaps they did, how would we know? I notice we have been getting much fewer press information about their military plans and tests than several years ago.
Perhaps they did, we certainly might not. But there has been a pretty persistent theme of Russian submarines not conducting enough torpedo live-fire exercises, and conducting virtually none under the ice. Some have even suggested that the reason they don't do it is because they know the outcome would be poor.
Those are rumors, and I have a hard time believing that Russians would completely mess up a technology that's over a century old on their nuclear subs, of all things. But at the same time I would not put it past them. On the other hand, strategic subs are not supposed to do any torpedo rattling, they are supposed to hide under the ice and keep quiet. So this brings us to where we started, that is we do not know.
I can't help but wonder. It took the Turkish crisis in 2015 to get the VVS to start inducting large quantities of RVV-SD. I wouldn't be surprised if the VMF has even bigger problems. I have some serious suspicions that there is much truth to these rumors. Especially since there's no information to the contrary.
The part in bold specifies that they conducted a live fire exercise under the ice, and afterwards recovered the fired torpedo for the first time. Literally the first time in the history of the Russian Navy (this could mean post-Soviet history). I'm curious about the type of torpedo used.
More footage of this event here, including aerial refueling of mig-31 and arctic troops with their gear.
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What is actually the cause that the development of the A-192M wasn't smoothly?Update.
Serial production of the A-192M 130mm naval gun is starting. Note this doesn't mean mass production, just that a serial (standard) technological passport is now approved. Currently the gun is only used on the two 22350 frigates. 8 more are contracted (with some already under construction) and the gun is probably going to be used on the 22350M as well.
The Admiral Golovko has also gotten its turbines installed.
130-мм корабельная артиллерийская установка А-192М запущена в серийное производство
Как сообщил 22 марта 2021 года веб-ресурс KORABEL.RU, санкт-петербургское АО Машиностроительный завод Арсенал успешно завершило квалификационные испытания корабельной артиллерийской установки А-192М калибра 130 мм и запускает серийное производство. Испытания 130-мм корабельной…
На фрегат «Адмирал Головко» погружены газотурбинные агрегаты и редукторы российского производства
Как сообщил веб-ресурс Sudоstrоenie.info, на ПАО Судостроительный завод Северная верфь (в составе АО Объединенная судостроительная корпорация) в Санкт-Петербурге в декабре 2020 года была завершена погрузка первых газотурбинных двигателей и редукторов российского…
The second 23120 logistical support ship is starting sea trials.
Судно обеспечения «Всеволод Бобров» в море
Близок к завершению еще один долгострой отечественного флота. Как сообщило ПАО Судостроительный завод Северная верфь (Санкт-Петербург; в составе АО Объединенная судостроительная корпорация) 20 марта 2021 года на заводские ходовые испытания в Балтийское море вышло…
A total of 4 upgraded Lada subs are planned so far. Meanwhile the run of 636.3 subs for the Pacific Fleet is planned to be completed by 2024.
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A new hospital ship design has been proposed for the VMF.
Проекты универсальных транспортно-госпитальных судов разработки Невского ПКБ
Как сообщил веб-ресурс MASHNEWS , АО Невское проектно-конструкторское бюро (НПКБ, в составе АО Объединенная судостроительная корпорация) к началу 2021 года подготовило линейку универсальных транспортно-госпитальных судов (УТГС) модульной конструкции. Инженеры разработали их…
Development on the navalized Tor-M2 is continuing. The type could easily be fielded on upgraded 1155s.
"Купол" разрабатывает ЗРК "Тор" корабельного базирования
По словам главы завода Фанила Зиятдинова, сейчас идут работы по модернизации комплекса в целом, а также его ключевых узлов и приборов
The 4th 22160 patrol vessel was launched on January 29th.
Спущен на воду патрульный корабль «Сергей Котов» проекта 22160
Как сообщил Департамент информации и массовых коммуникаций Министерства обороны Российской Федерации, 29 января 2021 года на судостроительном заводе Залив в Керчи (Республика Крым) состоялась торжественная церемония спуска на воду четвертого в серии патрульного корабля проекта 22160…
The VMF is getting a new electronic 533mm torpedo. They badly need it.
Новая российская электрическая торпеда начала поступать на вооружение ВМФ России
rg.ruНовая российская электрическая торпеда пошла в серийное производство, Военно-морской флот уже начал получать на вооружение новый боеприпас для оснащения кораблей и подводных лодок. Об этом в интервью газете...
The 21631 Grayvoron has entered service with the Black Sea Fleet (which now has 4 21631s).
Новый малый ракетный корабль «Грайворон» принят в состав Черноморского флота
sun9-31.userapi.comМалый ракетный корабль «Грайворон» в субботу официально вошел в состав Черноморского флота.Торжественная церемония поднятия флага прошла на причале в центре Севастополя. Перед этим Андреевский флаг...
The AVMF has gotten their second Be-200PS. This comes as the MChS has ordered two more Be-200s.
МЧС России заказало еще два самолёта-амфибии Бе-200ЧС
Как сообщило 29 декабря 2020 года информационное агенство Интерфакс, Министерство Российской Федерации по делам гражданской обороны, чрезвычайным ситуациям и ликвидации последствий стихийных бедствий заказало ещё два самолёта-амфибии Бе-200ЧС для тушения пожаров общей стоимостью…
There was a lengthy discussion of maritime strike capabilities for the VMF. Here's a look at real maritime strike exercises conducted by the Black Sea Fleet. They involve the Su-30SM, Su-24M and Bal coastal AShM. There are several interesting points here. First off it appears that literally a single Su-30SM and a single Su-24M were used. Second off the air-launched AShMs are not the impressive Oniks/Yakhont or even the X-35, it's the much smaller X-31. In a pinch I suspect the BSF's sole air regiment could probably put together a strike package of 4 Su-30SMs and 4 Su-24Ms, not counting the escorts. This is more then adequate for someone like the Ukrainian VMSU but probably not enough for a potential Turkish naval force.
Third off note the Bal system which performed "electronic launches" i.e. simulated launches. The targetting was provided by its own radar. We see no sign that a UAV or MPA was used to find the targets for it. Best case scenario, it exchanged data and coordinated with the Su-30SM. The type is new enough that this might be possible.
Thought there is a small light in the darkness, the AVMF is planning to take delivery of its first Kinzhal-equipped units. They're planned for the MiG-31 equipped units at Kola and Kamchatka. The Kamchatka unit has already been taking deliveries of upgraded MiG-31s.
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Морская авиация Тихоокеанского флота пополнилась еще одним модернизированным МиГ-31БМ
function.mil.ruНа Камчатке на аэродром базирования морской авиации Войск и сил на Северо-востоке России после ремонта и модернизации вернулся еще один высотный истребитель-перехватчик МиГ-31БМ.Возвращаясь к месту несения...
The R-71 Shuya small missile boat has taken delivery of a Pantsyr-S1.
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