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Stealth Frigate "Dagestan" (Project 11661K) Tests New 3M14TE
P-900 Missiles in Sea Trials |
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Russia’s
second Gepard class frigate has successfully test-fired missiles from
the new Kalibr-NK missile system during the first stage of sea trials
in the Black Sea, a spokesman for Russia’s Southern military district
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Project 11661K Gepard class frigate "Dagestan" during systems
outfitting
(Picture:
Internet)
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The Dagestan is the Russian Navy's first warship
equipped with the Kalibr-NK missile system that is capable of using
several types of high precision missiles against surface, underwater
and coastal targets at ranges of up to 300 kilometers (190 miles).
The vessel uses elements of stealth technology, which lower its exposure
to radars.
“The crew is preparing the warship to move to the Caspian Sea
for the final stage of the trials,” Col. Igor Gorbul said. “It
will be assigned to the Caspian Flotilla afterwards.”
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3M14TE - P900 - Kalibr-NK missile can attack inland targets
(Picture:
Internet)
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The first Gepard class frigate in the Russian Navy,
the Tatarstan, has been serving as the flagship of the Caspian Flotilla
since 2002. The Tatarstan is armed with the SS-N-25 Switchblade anti-ship
missiles.
Designed to perform escort tasks or patrolling coastal waters, project
11661K has the following specifications:
Displacement: 1,500 tons (standard) 1,930 tons (full load)
Length: 102.14 m (93.5 m waterline)
Beam: 13.09 m
Draught: 5.3 m
Speed: 28 knots
Range: 4,000 nmi (7,000 km) at 10 knots (19 km/h)
Endurance: 15 days
Complement: 98
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