Fleet not shamed

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Nobody expected such activeness from the Russian sailors in the Syrian conflict

The Russian fleet demonstrated a high level of combat readiness in Syria, not only having managed to create a fairly large grouping of ships in the Mediterranean, but also launched an effective missile attack on ground targets from 1500 kilometers, unexpectedly using small and relatively inexpensive ships of the near sea zone.

The first information about the beginning of the active operations of the Russian Navy was received on October 7, when it became known that a group of ships of the Caspian launched a missile strike flotilla Russian Navy on the objects of the "Islamic State". In the salvo, 26 Caliber-NK-type missiles were fired, which hit 11 targets in Syria controlled by the Islamic State armed forces.

Small but strong


It is worth a bit to dwell on which ships took part in this strike. Judging by the military composition of the Caspian Flotilla, it is the guard (rocket) ship “Dagestan” of the 11661 project (type “Cheetah”) and three small rocket ships of the 21631 project - “Grad Sviyazhsk”, “Uglich” and “Veliky Ustyug” (of the “Buyan- M ”). All of these ships each have an eight-cell DPS allowing the use of Caliber and Onyx missiles. There are no other ships in the Caspian flotilla that are armed with such a missile system. The launch of the 26 missiles means that the entire available shipboard personnel of the Caspian flotilla, armed with long-range cruise missiles of the Caliber-NK type (the largest ammunition load available on these four ships of the flotilla, is 32 missiles) was involved. This indicates a sufficiently high level of technical condition of the ship composition of the Caspian flotilla, at least that part of it, which is represented by new ships.

Fleet not shamed


In total, there are four units of guard (rocket) ships of the "Cheetah" type in the Russian Navy, two of which are part of the Caspian Flotilla. This is a multipurpose ship, which, with the full displacement of 1930 tons, has quite powerful armament. In addition to the above-mentioned eight-cell TLU for the Kalibr-NK CRDB, it has powerful electronic weapons, including highly efficient SIGMA ICS, Monolith RLC, which allows for the scouting of surface targets by means of active radar and radio intelligence, anti-aircraft weapons and anti-submarine weapons. In the Caspian Sea, this ship has no equivalent enemy. True, its anti-submarine capabilities in this theater of operations are hardly required, the shallow depths in most of the Caspian Sea do not allow the use of submarines.

Small missile ships of the “Buyan-M” type are more in tune with the peculiarities of the Caspian MTVD. With a significantly smaller displacement (949 tons) and draft, they carry the same strike armament as the Gepard-type ships, the TLV on eight cells for the Kalibr-NK missile defense system, have powerful 100-mm single-barrel AU A-190, allowing solve the problem of fire support troops on the coastal direction.

The flight trajectories of the rocket salvo they executed ran across Iran and Iraq. Moreover, the Iraqi sector took place for the most part over the territory controlled by the Islamic State. The missile overflight was agreed with the governments of Iraq and Iran through the newly created coalition focal point in Baghdad.

Consumption weapons to hit one target made up two or three missiles (on 11 targets 26 missiles). The flight time of missiles to targets could range from an hour to one and a half depending on the distance of the target and the chosen flight path, which was set individually for each missile, bypassing the air defense zones and areas of dense location of the armed forces of the Islamic State. With a high-explosive type warhead weighing 400 kilograms and an accuracy of five to seven meters, we can conclude that the targets were relatively small objects of the type of compactly located groups of buildings or reinforced concrete structures. Most likely, it could be the operational and strategic management points of the Islamic State, weapons and ammunition depots of central subordination, or military equipment repair companies. The fact that such a large number of objects was able to hit such a large number of weapons (as confirmed by objective control) testifies to the high technical reliability of the missiles themselves.

The missile salvo area was located in the southern part of the Caspian Sea. The time it takes for the ship strike group to advance to the area at the economic speed of 14 – 18 knots is 12 – 16 hours. Taking into account the time to return to the base, the preparation of flight missions for new missiles, the replenishment of ammunition and the return to the launch point, a re-salvo can take place in two to three days upon receipt of a relevant order and if there are enough such missiles in place doubt. It is absolutely clear that ships of the Caspian flotilla cannot exert fire influence on the militants of the “Islamic state” with other weapons.

Black Sea in readiness

In addition to the ships of the Caspian Flotilla, the formation of the Black Sea Fleet also takes part in hostilities against the Islamic State. True, while the Black Sea community did not enter into fire contact with the enemy, participating in these hostilities in a different way. Currently, there are five Russian warships in the northwestern part of the Mediterranean. However, in the first days of combat operations by the Russian group in Syria, their numbers were 15 units. The main part arrived in the area shortly before the start of the active phase of the fighting. The core is the shipboard shock group led by the 1164 project “Moscow” missile cruiser and including three escort ships - Ladny (1135 Ave), Pytlivy (1135M Ave) and Sharpy (01090 Ave).

In addition to this strike group in the Russian fleet near the coast of Syria, there was a combination of amphibious and support ships. Among them are four large amphibious ships (BDK): two 1171 projects (Saratov and Nikolai Filchenkov) and two 775 projects (Azov and Caesar Kunikov), a large naval tanker Ivan Bubnov, a shipmaster PM -56 "and auxiliary ship-keeper" KIL-158 ". In addition, in the Eastern Mediterranean zone deployed reconnaissance ship "Tatishchev."

The capabilities of the ship strike group are determined by the ship of its core - the missile cruiser “Moscow”. From the composition of its very diverse armaments, it is worthwhile to single out those systems that are most relevant for the solution of the tasks that were set for the shipboard strike group headed by them. This is primarily an anti-ship missile system "Vulkan", the missiles of which allow strikes against large enemy surface ships at a distance of 700 kilometers. With this weapon, the RKR "Moscow" is capable of crushing the NATO naval strike group consisting of a cruiser and two destroyers of URO. He is also capable of disabling an average aircraft carrier from a small-sized carrier group, such as, for example, the United Kingdom or France.

Other ships from the strike group cannot make a significant contribution to countering large surface forces or the defense of the Russian base due to the lack of appropriate weapons, without having long-range missile systems and having anti-aircraft fire to ensure only self-defense ship strike.

It should be particularly noted that in fact the entire ship structure of the Black Sea Fleet, capable of operating in the far sea zone, is sent to the Mediterranean Sea, which indicates that the level of technical serviceability of the ships is quite high. That is, over the previous two years, it was possible to carry out all the necessary repairs to restore the combat capability of the Black Sea Fleet.

The composition of the naval connection of Russia off the coast of Syria is changing regularly. So, part of the ship group, mainly landing ships, as well as the tanker left the Eastern Mediterranean. And on October 8 it became known that two ISCs - “Musson” and “Samum” passed the Bosphorus Strait, moving to the shores of Syria.

It is known from reliable sources that, in the future, the ship group from the Northern Fleet may also be sent to this area according to the plan of rotation of the ship. Thus, the Russian fleet takes a very active part in the hostilities in Syria, playing a key role in the logistics of the hostilities.
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  1. +12
    14 October 2015 14: 03
    I suggest using the fleet together with the Americans. They throw off weapons to the militants, we are waiting for them to approach him and the ROCKET !!!!
    1. +17
      14 October 2015 14: 17
      Wow, no one could even think about the Caspian Flotilla - and she touched the udder, being in the internal, practically, sea of ​​Russia, the entire Middle East! Israel is sad, Turkey is silent, Aliyev is generally silent ... and somewhere one black boy is very sad, but already sad for an adult - "Theodore Roosevelt" is fleeing from the region at full speed ... laughing
      1. +6
        14 October 2015 15: 23
        Quote: Finches
        somewhere one black boy is very sad, but he is already sad for an adult - "Theodore Roosevelt" is fleeing at full speed from the region ...

        I doubt that Teddy's departure has anything to do with Caliber.
        The second thing that caused some concern:
        With this weapon, the RKR “Moscow” is able to defeat the NATO naval strike group as part of the cruiser and two URO destroyers. He is also able to disable an average aircraft carrier from a small carrier group, such as, for example, the United Kingdom or France.
        Other ships from the strike group cannot make a significant contribution to countering large surface forces or the defense of the Russian base due to the lack of appropriate weapons, without having long-range missile systems and having anti-aircraft fire to ensure only self-defense ship strike.

        AUGs of France or Great Britain are unlikely to appear there, but to confront the AUGs of the USA, surface forces of the Black Sea Fleet are rather weak, considering
        that in fact the entire Black Sea Fleet, capable of operating in the far sea zone, was sent to the Mediterranean Sea, which indicates that the level of technical serviceability of the ships is quite high.

        But also about the insufficiency of forces and means.
        1. +4
          14 October 2015 15: 55
          Quote: pilot8878
          that in fact the entire Black Sea Fleet, capable of operating in the far sea zone, was sent to the Mediterranean Sea, which indicates that the level of technical serviceability of the ships is quite high.
          But also about the insufficiency of forces and means.

          I guess, yes. the lack of the Black Sea Fleet is evident, especially given the need for action in the Mediterranean. At the same time, the actual situation in the Black Sea Basin is somewhat different. There are already coastal aviation and coastal troops with anti-ship missiles. and the Americans do not make much sense to send nuclear aircraft carriers to the World Cup (and this is not the Montreux convention, which makes the passage of such ships through the straits problematic). We have an "unsinkable aircraft carrier" Crimea. And they have - Turkey and Southern Europe (empty with reservations, but there is). So any hypothetical conflict is a complex thing. this is the fleet and aviation and much more ...
          1. +5
            14 October 2015 16: 08
            Quote: Bronis
            I guess, yes. Black Sea Fleet deficiency is evident, especially considering the need for action in the Mediterranean Sea.

            I meant actions in Mediterranean. At the World Cup, of course, the situation changes dramatically, given the various ships supported by coastal defenses. But in the light of his desires, he will "measure pipi ** kami" on the part of the world hegemon for his influence in the Mediterranean Sea, it seems to me that the conclusion about the need to strengthen the Black Sea Fleet is urgently requested. a composition of weapons that would strengthen the flagship and give the KUG the ability to strike along the coast.
            1. +4
              14 October 2015 22: 14
              Quote: pilot8878
              reinforcement of the Black Sea Fleet may not be as monumental as the Moskva RRC, ships, but they have such a composition of weapons that would strengthen the flagship and give the KUG the ability to strike along the coast.

              in fact, they are going to re-equip the Black Sea Fleet with such ships. First of all, these are 6 frigates 11356. plus a minimum of 3 brawlers M. Just PU for "Caliber". Since 11356, there are some difficulties in view of the fact that the power plant is Ukrainian. But, like the head and two serials will be introduced within 15-16 years. and then we'll see. In general, in fact, it is the Black Sea Fleet that is subject to priority rearmament. 6 pcs. Diesel-electric submarines, 6 pcs. 11356 plus a certain number of corvettes. plus aviation.
        2. +2
          14 October 2015 18: 27
          Quote: pilot8878
          AUGs of France or Great Britain are unlikely to appear there, but to confront the AUGs of the USA, surface forces of the Black Sea Fleet are rather weak, considering

          ---------------------
          To counter the potential enemy’s AUGs in the Mediterranean, there is an Tu-22M3 aviation group equipped with cruise missiles ... Or rather, it should have been presented earlier in the Crimea with Tu-16 and Tu-22 ...
    2. +4
      14 October 2015 14: 18
      Well done brothers! Remember the edification of the grandfathers - "I'll drink the harmony, but I won't disgrace the fleet"!
      1. +7
        14 October 2015 14: 52
        Nuuuuu, now the Caspians are rejoicing with pride, otherwise the other fleets did not count them before and for the sailors. laughing soldier
      2. 0
        15 October 2015 02: 31
        I will drink the FRIGATE, but I will not disgrace the fleet (it was like that)
  2. +3
    14 October 2015 14: 07
    In total, the Russian Navy has four units of the Cheetah type patrol (missile) ships, two of which are part of the Caspian Flotilla. This is a multi-purpose ship, which, with a full displacement of 1930 tons, has quite powerful weapons.
    in fact, there are only 2 pcs. and both in the Caspian. the rest were being built and are being built for Vietnam
    1. 0
      15 October 2015 15: 29
      Quote: Bronis
      in fact, there are only 2 pcs. and both in the Caspian. the rest were being built and are being built for Vietnam

      So far, 6 pieces will leave for Vietnam, but after such a demonstration, I think the number of orders will increase ... Russian animals can make any svoe keep themselves at a respectful distance - the Vietnamese skillfully figured out the options and picked up the best, as it turned out.
  3. +3
    14 October 2015 14: 08
    However, no matter how you say it, but pride goes through the roof for our Navy !!! drinks
  4. +4
    14 October 2015 14: 10
    It should be especially noted that in fact the entire composition of the Black Sea Fleet was sent to the Mediterranean Sea,

    And on the other hand, it turns out that the fleet has no reserves.
    1. +1
      14 October 2015 14: 47
      Quote: PlotnikoffDD
      And on the other hand, it turns out that the fleet has no reserves.

      Unfortunately, they are not in any situation, what is with Syria, what is without. sad
  5. +1
    14 October 2015 14: 12
    It's nice to read that the fleet did not die as the "colleagues" wished! And the stopping factor is obvious.!
    1. +8
      14 October 2015 15: 00
      Quote: 3
      It's nice to read that the fleet did not die as the "colleagues" wished!

      But he’s not alive yet. Most of the ships in the fleets are still Soviet-built. And the fleet is aging. And our bureaucrats are running around with the mock-ups of the Flurry (destroyer) and the Leader in the exhibitions, they talk a lot about the first Russian aircraft carrier, about the new 5th generation submarines, but so far it doesn’t go further than mock-ups. We need new shipyards and people capable of professionally and quickly building ships of any displacement and complexity. Financing and technical base. And we are only at the beginning of this journey. In essence, we rejoice in the advances of our Moscow Region, which speaks of building Ash-trees before 20 years, as many as 7 pieces, on the modernization by 18 of Nakhimov, on submarines with anaerobic installations on the early start of the construction of Leaders and Shkvalov ... but for now these are just mock-ups and words. Forgive me, to my delight, I added a fly in the ointment. But not to say of this, it means not understanding the problems and tasks that will have to be addressed.
      1. +1
        14 October 2015 22: 15
        The first nuclear submarine of the 5th generation has already been laid this year. And that’s all for now. That is what appeared on the Internet. The parallel construction of several types of nuclear submarines began at once. Next year, as was said, another 1-2 nuclear submarines of the 5th generation will be laid down. They won’t be able to, since the capacities are still clogged by the 4th generation and it needs to be built.
  6. +5
    14 October 2015 14: 21
    Well, so far, the function of the naval grouping in the Mediterranean (except for displaying the flag and providing the ground component) is not clear to me. Well, I'm not a strategist. But the Caspians have clearly shown who is the boss in the house!
    1. 0
      15 October 2015 15: 35
      Quote: Monos
      so far, the function of the naval grouping in the Mediterranean (except for displaying the flag and providing the ground component) is not clear to me. Well, I'm not a strategist.

      ... it's simple, cut off the Amer fleet, create a military base, ensure the safety of caravans, ensure air defense, and keep a pack of Syrian friends behind the fence.
  7. +5
    14 October 2015 14: 25
    Small missile ships of the Buyan-M type are more consistent with the features of the Caspian MTVD.

    And how many s.rach were on various resources and forums about the feasibility of their construction. But they repeated the triumph (much greater now) of their time of Soviet missile boats (the sinking of the Israeli EM "Eilat" by the Egyptian RCA pr.183R in 1967). And if we add to this that they ("Buyans"), you can relocate along inland waterways to any position for shooting where there is a reservoir (Baltica, ChM, inland lakes or reservoirs), or, for example, "along Psaki", in "Belorusskoe sea" laughing , then naturally our partners have stupor and congruent dissonance.
    1. +5
      14 October 2015 14: 44
      Quote: surovts.valery
      And how many s.racha was there on various resources and forums about the appropriateness of their construction

      Not only about the feasibility of construction, but also about their receipt primarily in the Caspian.
      Opponents of the "brawlers" in this theater of operations considered RTOs, mainly in an anti-ship role - and concluded that such a number of "calibers" was redundant: "There is no one to shoot there ... they have more PUs than targets ... etc.".
    2. +1
      15 October 2015 15: 38
      Quote: surovts.valery
      can be relocated along inland waterways to any shooting position where there is a body of water (Baltic, ChM, inland lakes or reservoirs), or, for example, "along Psaki", in the "Belarusian Sea"

      and on the Neman, with the Dnieper will feel good (and in the future on the Danube)
  8. +1
    14 October 2015 14: 40
    "Other ships in the Caspian flotilla armed with such a missile system"

    It's bad that they don't exist at all. Nearly. At the Black Sea Fleet, it seems, 2 Buyans are being tested. We urgently need to replenish the fleet with such ships.
    1. +1
      14 October 2015 14: 50
      Well, actually the frigates 11356 are also armed with "Caliber". Within a year, 3 pieces should come to the Black Sea Fleet. 22350 is the same, but only 1 of them is expected in the near future. And then do not forget about Varshavyanka, and there will be 6 of them in the near future (3 are already in the ranks), they are also armed. "Caliber" is a universal complex!
      1. +1
        14 October 2015 17: 22
        11356 3 SKR * 8 "Caliber" = 24 pcs.
        22350 2 frigate * 16 calibers (like for the Black Sea Fleet, however, the 2 frigate of this project is intended) = 32 pcs.
        21631 2 MRK (at least) * 8 "calibers = 16 pcs.
        636.3 6DEPL * 4 "caliber" = 24 pcs.

        Total (minimum) 96 "Caliber" in different versions (KR, anti-ship missiles) is expected at the Black Sea Fleet in 2016-2017.

        It is quite possible that the "Moscow" in the future will be converted to "Caliber"
        1. +1
          14 October 2015 22: 16
          No, if Moscow will be modernized, then only for Zircons. Most likely Ustinov is also being modernized under them.
  9. 0
    14 October 2015 14: 41
    I’m wondering, can such kids like Buyan-M from the rivers and reservoirs be able to launch rocket attacks?
    1. +1
      14 October 2015 14: 52
      maybe there are no obstacles
  10. +4
    14 October 2015 14: 42
    Still some N-tsat years ago it was difficult to imagine the phrase: "the fleet fighting in the desert" ... But here it is: please! More how they fight !!!
    1. +3
      14 October 2015 14: 57
      Quote: Semen
      Still some N-tsat years ago it was difficult to imagine the phrase: "the fleet fighting in the desert" ... But here it is: please! More how they fight !!!

      Even a year ago, no one really could explain why so many RTOs are being built. Now 26 answers at once;).
      1. +1
        14 October 2015 17: 08
        In the Baltic and Black, so far we will have enough of such ships, so that the adversary ob_s_ral_sya)) There is no need for more. And for the North and the Pacific, it’s time to build something more! Oh, sadness, sadness ..
    2. 0
      15 October 2015 15: 42
      Quote: Semen
      Even some N-ts years ago, it was difficult to imagine the phrase: "a fleet fighting in the desert" ..

      -Not, there was a submarine in the steppes ukrain .....
  11. +2
    14 October 2015 14: 45
    But a shipbuilder foresaw the situation before our missiles flew there. Well done, it turned out prosaically.) Http://navy-korabel.livejournal.com/86469.html
  12. +1
    14 October 2015 14: 47
    It is known from reliable sources that in the future, a naval group from the Northern Fleet can be sent to this area according to the plan for the rotation of the ship’s composition.

    And it is also possible - the Pacific Fleet's ship group. Somewhere infa slipped (I can't find a link), but it was for sure that the ships of the Navy were ready to deliver artillery strikes against terrorists (to provide artillery support to the Syrian army). According to rumors, EM "Bystry" of the Pacific Fleet is being prepared at the BS from the Gulf of Aden (and there is Mediterranean nearby). And this, along with the survivors, on the Northern Fleet EM "Admiral Ushakov" and on the Baltic Fleet EM "Nastoichmvy", as well as "Moscow" and "Varyag", are the only ships capable of efficiently and designed to work along the coast with their 130-mm. the main caliber.
    will wait.
  13. 0
    14 October 2015 14: 50
    More such ships are needed. And new projects, such as missile platforms with a lot of UVP.
    So that 32 rockets could be released from one unit.
  14. +1
    14 October 2015 14: 51
    In my opinion, the "brawlers" have 6 cells, and the "Dagestan" has 8 cells. 3x6 + 8 = 26. The sum gives 26 missiles in a salvo. request
  15. +1
    14 October 2015 14: 53
    Anyone in the know, and river flotillas, such as the Amur, can use "Calibers"? Ilu we don't have these flotillas ... are they?
    1. +1
      14 October 2015 17: 10
      Here on the forum they wrote that Caliber is a direct relative of Club, and even launch it from any barge, just install the container on it))
    2. 0
      15 October 2015 16: 03
      Quote: booth
      river flotillas, such as the Amur, can use "Calibers"? Ilu do not have these flotillas ... do we?

      All of these are alive, they are provided by the Amur Shipyard.
  16. +1
    14 October 2015 16: 59
    Quote: surovts.valery
    It is known from reliable sources that in the future, a naval group from the Northern Fleet can be sent to this area according to the plan for the rotation of the ship’s composition.

    And it is also possible - the Pacific Fleet's ship group. Somewhere infa slipped (I can't find a link), but it was for sure that the ships of the Navy were ready to deliver artillery strikes against terrorists (to provide artillery support to the Syrian army). According to rumors, EM "Bystry" of the Pacific Fleet is being prepared at the BS from the Gulf of Aden (and there is Mediterranean nearby). And this, along with the survivors, on the Northern Fleet EM "Admiral Ushakov" and on the Baltic Fleet EM "Nastoichmvy", as well as "Moscow" and "Varyag", are the only ships capable of efficiently and designed to work along the coast with their 130-mm. the main caliber.
    will wait.

    On which bank of 130 mm caliber are you going to work, are you our dreamer? The main targets in the depths of the mainland are where 130-mm artillery will not reach, no matter how 152-mm, too.
  17. +2
    14 October 2015 19: 58
    Quote: Mikado
    Here on the forum they wrote that Caliber is a direct relative of Club, and even launch it from any barge, just install the container on it))

    Caliber is Club. They are not relatives. This is she.

    Quote: booth
    Anyone in the know, and river flotillas, such as the Amur, can use "Calibers"? Ilu we don't have these flotillas ... are they?

    We do not have these fleets now.

    Quote: Rurikovich
    In my opinion, the "brawlers" have 6 cells, and the "Dagestan" has 8 cells. 3x6 + 8 = 26. The sum gives 26 missiles in a salvo.

    8 cells each. Standard launcher 3S14. They just didn’t release the entire ammunition for some reason. Or they released the whole, but reached the goal of 26. Nobody will say that ...

    Quote: Zomanus
    More such ships are needed. And new projects, such as missile platforms with a large number of UVP. That would be 32 missiles could be launched from one unit.

    God forbid at least fulfill those plans. what is. We will not talk about rocket platforms yet ...
  18. 0
    14 October 2015 22: 19
    Quote: Old26
    Quote: Mikado
    Here on the forum they wrote that Caliber is a direct relative of Club, and even launch it from any barge, just install the container on it))

    Caliber is Club. They are not relatives. This is she.

    Quote: booth
    Anyone in the know, and river flotillas, such as the Amur, can use "Calibers"? Ilu we don't have these flotillas ... are they?

    We do not have these fleets now.

    Quote: Rurikovich
    In my opinion, the "brawlers" have 6 cells, and the "Dagestan" has 8 cells. 3x6 + 8 = 26. The sum gives 26 missiles in a salvo.

    8 cells each. Standard launcher 3S14. They just didn’t release the entire ammunition for some reason. Or they released the whole, but reached the goal of 26. Nobody will say that ...

    Quote: Zomanus
    More such ships are needed. And new projects, such as missile platforms with a large number of UVP. That would be 32 missiles could be launched from one unit.

    God forbid at least fulfill those plans. what is. We will not talk about rocket platforms yet ...

    Well, plans seem to be fulfilling
    And if you take into account that this complex can be located in a regular container, the devil knows how many more of them are traveling around the country or at some wholesale base near the border of a potential partner wink
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  20. 0
    14 October 2015 22: 23

    The video is old but it's always nice to watch
  21. 0
    15 October 2015 02: 38
    Now I would have to launch a volley with submarines on the positions of Allahovbar, so to speak, in order to consolidate the excitement. To show my strength in a stronger way. But if you recall, Crimea took famously, the Ukrainians were knocked out, but then they did not fix the result. The result was a massacre in the east Ukraine. In my opinion. Here it is necessary to hammer that there is urine from all calibers. They only take power for courage. However, like the Americans.
  22. 0
    15 October 2015 08: 23
    Quote: DOMINO100
    Now I would have to launch a salvo with submarines on the positions of Allahovbar, so to speak, to consolidate the hype. To show my strength in a stronger way.

    What for? What else will the launch of four "Calibers" give? The effect was in surprise, and not in the fact that the CD hit something inaccessible to other means of destruction. And so you have to drive the boat to the Mediterranean Sea and for what? To shoot 4 "Caliber"?

    Quote: RUS69
    Well, the plans seem to be fulfilling. And given that this complex can be located in a regular container, the devil knows how many more of them are traveling around the country or at some wholesale base near the border of a potential partner.

    The plans (so far), besides the construction of 4 already laid down, are the construction of one more plus an option for two. That is, a maximum of 3 ships. In the best case scenario, by 2019-2020 we will have 10 such ships. Plus other ships. But everything is not moving as well as we would like. Of the 9 laid down project 20380 corvettes, only 4. Of the two project 2012 corvettes laid down in 2013-20385, none (and we want to build 2020 by 10), out of 4 laid down frigates 22350 in service so far. The fate of construction for another 2-4 has not been determined. The fleet is, of course, replenished, but at a very insignificant rate. Moreover, the maximum that such ships can have is up to 16 attack missiles. That it is over cannot be compared with the similar weapons of our "sworn friends"

    As for the containers ... I think we didn't even open the "Pandora's box" ourselves. But that's a completely different conversation

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