Central Design Bureau "Rubin" provided the second version of the submersible patrol ship "Strazh"
A new, already second modification of the submersible patrol ship "Guardian" was presented by the Central Design Bureau "Rubin". As explained in the press service of the design bureau, the ship is intended for export deliveries.
In April last year, Rubin presented the first modification of a submersible (diving) patrol ship. The development, combining the capabilities of a surface ship and a submarine, was intended for deliveries abroad under the designation BOSS (Border and Offshore Submersible Sentry). The ship, reminiscent of the Soviet submarines of project 613, had a displacement of about 1000 tons, a length of up to 70 meters, a crew of up to 42 people, including an inspection team. On the ship there are boats for inspection and a drone. There were no weapons.
Now "Rubin" has presented the second modification of the "Guardian", which, unlike the first, received weapons. According to the message, the ship's armament includes: a small-caliber automatic cannon, two launchers for guided missiles and four torpedo tubes of 324 mm caliber.
In the new version, the displacement has increased to 1300 tons, the length is 72 meters, in addition, the ship received a new hull with other contours that reduce radar visibility. The new engine allows speeds up to 21 knots. The cruising range is up to 4 thousand miles at a speed of 10 knots, if necessary, it can be increased. Nothing is said about the number of crew members, probably it does not differ much from the first version.
The ship has two hermetic hangars for placing boats and weapons for inspection teams, as well as drone. Like the first option, the second "Guardian" is also intended for foreign customers.
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