Published plans for the construction of "Warsaw" for the Pacific Fleet
Currently, the shipbuilding industry is completing a project for the construction of diesel-electric submarines of project 636.3 Varshavyanka for the Black Sea fleet. In the near future it is planned to continue the construction of such submarines, but in the interests of another operational-strategic association. The next series of Varshavyanka will serve as part of the Pacific Fleet.
Plans for the construction of several new diesel submarines of the 636.3 project for the Pacific Fleet were first announced in mid-January of this year. According to the then published data, the navy was going to order the construction of a new series of Varshavyanka submarines, the purpose of which was to strengthen the existing submarine forces in the Pacific. As was the case with the Black Sea Fleet, it was planned to build six boats. The timing of the start of construction and the transfer of finished equipment to the customer was not specified then. Representatives of the fleet were treated with streamlined formulations like "in the near future." Not so long ago, new details of existing plans became known.
In late July, the news agency RIA News published some information received from the Vice-President of the United Shipbuilding Corporation for Military Shipbuilding Igor Ponomarev. The senior shipbuilding manager spoke about the approximate timeframes for the next works, and also named the company where construction is planned to be carried out in accordance with the forthcoming order.
Diesel B-237 "Rostov-on-Don". Photo of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
I. Ponomarev noted that the order for the construction of new "Varshavyanok" has not been signed yet. However, such an order should appear as soon as possible. The contract will stipulate the cost of submarines, as well as the timing of their delivery. The latter, it should be noted, have not yet been named. Soon after the appearance of the official order, the industry will be able to begin construction of the required submarines.
The construction of six diesel-electric submarines of the 636.3 project is planned to be entrusted to the enterprise “Admiralty Shipyards” (St. Petersburg). This shipyard is currently completing an order for the supply of six Varshavyanki to the Black Sea Fleet, and has considerable experience in the construction of such submarines. The experience will be used in the construction of the next batch of submarines.
The timing of laying the lead submarine of the new party, as well as the date of signing the construction contract, has not yet been specified. Nevertheless, I. Ponomarev said that these events will take place in the near future. After that, over the next few years, the customer will receive the required submarines, which will be incorporated into the submarine forces of the Pacific Fleet.
The 636.3 project is the newest at the moment version of the project of diesel-electric submarines of the Varshavyanka family. Several submarines of this type are already operated by the fleet, two are being tested and are being prepared for transfer to the customer. In the near future, the number of such boats will have to double by building new ships in the interests of the Pacific Fleet.
The construction of the headquarters Varshavyanka for the Black Sea Fleet began in August 2010. At the end of November, the X-NUMX of the Novorossiysk B-2013 boat was launched. In September, 261, she was transferred to the customer, and has now started full service. Construction of the second ship of the series, the Rostov-on-Don B-2014, continued from 237 to 2011. At the very end of 2014, the ship was handed over to the fleet. In the 2014-2012, two more submarines were built: the B-15 "Stary Oskol" and the B-262 "Krasnodar", which have now passed all tests and accepted by the Navy. The ships accepted by the fleet serve as part of the 265-th separate submarine brigade and are based in Novorossiysk.
In March and May 2016, the Admiralty Shipyards launched the last two Varshavyanka diesel-electric submarines for the Black Sea Fleet: the B-268 “Veliky Novgorod” and the B-271 “Kolpino”. Currently, they are on trial and, according to available data, by the end of the year they will be handed over to the Black Sea Fleet. Thus, no later than the first months of next year, the full service of all six boats built for the Black Sea Fleet over the past few years will begin.
Fulfillment of the order for the supply of diesel-electric submarines to the Black Sea Fleet will enable us to proceed with the implementation of plans to re-equip the Pacific. A series of six submarines is again being planned, the construction of which will take several years. The exact dates of commencement of construction are still unknown, but from the available data it follows that the laying of the lead ship of the series will take place before the end of this year. The pace of construction work on the first Varshavyanok series allows us to imagine how quickly the Pacific Fleet will receive new submarines.
The 636.3 “Varshavyanka” diesel-electric submarines are a further development of several previous developments in its class with enhanced features and enhanced capabilities. Boats with an underwater displacement 3950 t equipped with two diesel generators and two electric motors, designed for use in different modes. Submarines carry six nose torpedo tubes of 533 caliber mm. They can be used for firing torpedoes or rockets, as well as for setting mines. It also provides for the transportation of portable anti-aircraft missile systems for self-defense.
In the Varshavyanok armament complex, the Kaliber-PL missile system is of the greatest interest. It provides the ability to use cruise missiles of several types for different purposes. Missiles are launched through standard torpedo tubes from a submerged position. With the help of missiles in service, it is possible to destroy surface, coastal or submarine targets at different ranges.
The combat capabilities of the Kalibr-PL complex have already been tested in practice. In early December last year, the Rostov-on-Don B-237 submarine, being in the Mediterranean, launched several missiles aimed at terrorist targets in Syria. All the targets were successfully destroyed, confirming the high technical characteristics of the missile complex and the combat capabilities of the submarine carrier.
According to the results of testing and operation of already built submarines, it was decided to extend the program of their construction in the interests of another operational-strategic association. Having completed work on the re-equipment of the Black Sea Fleet, the shipbuilding industry - first and foremost the Admiralty Shipyards plant - will begin construction of a new series of submarines for the Pacific Fleet. The laying of the lead ship of this series should take place soon, shortly after the appearance of the relevant contract. Fulfillment of these plans will make it possible to significantly improve the combat strength of the Pacific Fleet and will have a beneficial effect on its combat capability.
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Plans for the construction of several new diesel submarines of the 636.3 project for the Pacific Fleet were first announced in mid-January of this year. According to the then published data, the navy was going to order the construction of a new series of Varshavyanka submarines, the purpose of which was to strengthen the existing submarine forces in the Pacific. As was the case with the Black Sea Fleet, it was planned to build six boats. The timing of the start of construction and the transfer of finished equipment to the customer was not specified then. Representatives of the fleet were treated with streamlined formulations like "in the near future." Not so long ago, new details of existing plans became known.
In late July, the news agency RIA News published some information received from the Vice-President of the United Shipbuilding Corporation for Military Shipbuilding Igor Ponomarev. The senior shipbuilding manager spoke about the approximate timeframes for the next works, and also named the company where construction is planned to be carried out in accordance with the forthcoming order.
Diesel B-237 "Rostov-on-Don". Photo of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
I. Ponomarev noted that the order for the construction of new "Varshavyanok" has not been signed yet. However, such an order should appear as soon as possible. The contract will stipulate the cost of submarines, as well as the timing of their delivery. The latter, it should be noted, have not yet been named. Soon after the appearance of the official order, the industry will be able to begin construction of the required submarines.
The construction of six diesel-electric submarines of the 636.3 project is planned to be entrusted to the enterprise “Admiralty Shipyards” (St. Petersburg). This shipyard is currently completing an order for the supply of six Varshavyanki to the Black Sea Fleet, and has considerable experience in the construction of such submarines. The experience will be used in the construction of the next batch of submarines.
The timing of laying the lead submarine of the new party, as well as the date of signing the construction contract, has not yet been specified. Nevertheless, I. Ponomarev said that these events will take place in the near future. After that, over the next few years, the customer will receive the required submarines, which will be incorporated into the submarine forces of the Pacific Fleet.
The 636.3 project is the newest at the moment version of the project of diesel-electric submarines of the Varshavyanka family. Several submarines of this type are already operated by the fleet, two are being tested and are being prepared for transfer to the customer. In the near future, the number of such boats will have to double by building new ships in the interests of the Pacific Fleet.
The construction of the headquarters Varshavyanka for the Black Sea Fleet began in August 2010. At the end of November, the X-NUMX of the Novorossiysk B-2013 boat was launched. In September, 261, she was transferred to the customer, and has now started full service. Construction of the second ship of the series, the Rostov-on-Don B-2014, continued from 237 to 2011. At the very end of 2014, the ship was handed over to the fleet. In the 2014-2012, two more submarines were built: the B-15 "Stary Oskol" and the B-262 "Krasnodar", which have now passed all tests and accepted by the Navy. The ships accepted by the fleet serve as part of the 265-th separate submarine brigade and are based in Novorossiysk.
In March and May 2016, the Admiralty Shipyards launched the last two Varshavyanka diesel-electric submarines for the Black Sea Fleet: the B-268 “Veliky Novgorod” and the B-271 “Kolpino”. Currently, they are on trial and, according to available data, by the end of the year they will be handed over to the Black Sea Fleet. Thus, no later than the first months of next year, the full service of all six boats built for the Black Sea Fleet over the past few years will begin.
Fulfillment of the order for the supply of diesel-electric submarines to the Black Sea Fleet will enable us to proceed with the implementation of plans to re-equip the Pacific. A series of six submarines is again being planned, the construction of which will take several years. The exact dates of commencement of construction are still unknown, but from the available data it follows that the laying of the lead ship of the series will take place before the end of this year. The pace of construction work on the first Varshavyanok series allows us to imagine how quickly the Pacific Fleet will receive new submarines.
The 636.3 “Varshavyanka” diesel-electric submarines are a further development of several previous developments in its class with enhanced features and enhanced capabilities. Boats with an underwater displacement 3950 t equipped with two diesel generators and two electric motors, designed for use in different modes. Submarines carry six nose torpedo tubes of 533 caliber mm. They can be used for firing torpedoes or rockets, as well as for setting mines. It also provides for the transportation of portable anti-aircraft missile systems for self-defense.
In the Varshavyanok armament complex, the Kaliber-PL missile system is of the greatest interest. It provides the ability to use cruise missiles of several types for different purposes. Missiles are launched through standard torpedo tubes from a submerged position. With the help of missiles in service, it is possible to destroy surface, coastal or submarine targets at different ranges.
The combat capabilities of the Kalibr-PL complex have already been tested in practice. In early December last year, the Rostov-on-Don B-237 submarine, being in the Mediterranean, launched several missiles aimed at terrorist targets in Syria. All the targets were successfully destroyed, confirming the high technical characteristics of the missile complex and the combat capabilities of the submarine carrier.
According to the results of testing and operation of already built submarines, it was decided to extend the program of their construction in the interests of another operational-strategic association. Having completed work on the re-equipment of the Black Sea Fleet, the shipbuilding industry - first and foremost the Admiralty Shipyards plant - will begin construction of a new series of submarines for the Pacific Fleet. The laying of the lead ship of this series should take place soon, shortly after the appearance of the relevant contract. Fulfillment of these plans will make it possible to significantly improve the combat strength of the Pacific Fleet and will have a beneficial effect on its combat capability.
On the materials of the sites:
//ria.ru/
//tass.ru/
//interfax.ru/
//lenta.ru/
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