resurgent naval power of Russia encouraged all true patriots.After many years during which the fleet to decline, finally began its modernization, accompanied by the commissioning of new units that meet the requirements of the new century.Among them are Project 11356 frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" Launched March 14, 2014.
What Russian frigate
In the Soviet classification of the Navy ships of this class, as the frigate was not.They build large anti-submarine ships (BOD) and patrol (SC), which bore the main burden of ensuring the inviolability of the borders of the Soviet Union extended water.Since 1968, adopted Fleet warships have started to arrive in 1135 project, being built at the factory "Amber".A series of eighteen ships, as usual, was named after its first unit, "Petrel".Guard service also carried "Norei" (Project 11351), built in larger quantities (39 pieces).Some of them are still in service, but the time and the waves are ruthless, equipment tends to wear and aging mentally.Experience from shipbuilders in developing these types considered.In their place will come the ships of the new project - 11356 class "Admiral Grigorovich" corresponds adopted in many navies of the world the concept of "frigate" as in displacement, and combat capabilities.Perhaps, this class will get accustomed to the Russian Navy.
In honor of someone named the ship and a series
Project "Admiral Grigorovich" in the coming years will continue for four frigates already laid down, bearing the names of famous Russian admirals Essen, Makarov Butakova and Istomin.The naval commander known mainly for people interested in the history of Russia and its armed forces.All of them have become famous during the heroic defense of Port Arthur during the Russian-Japanese war of 1905-1907.At the same time the least of our fellow citizens aware of the fact, which is named in honor of the ship of the series title - the frigate "Admiral Grigorovich".Perhaps because so it happened that the biography of the honored military statesman is not entirely appropriate to the Soviet propaganda about patriotism.
from midshipman to admiral
IK Grigorovich was born in 1853.He joined the navy as a midshipman, a graduate of the Naval Academy.Knowledge of the cancellation, for this reason it twenty-five officers were sent to the North American States in the group of experts for the acceptance of the four ships of the class "cruiser", commissioned at the Philadelphia shipyards.Five years later, in 1883, he became the first commander of Grigorovich very modest "telltales" is not coming out of the harbor port.It seemed, career moves are not very successful, but talented, diligent and murmuring officer boss noted.There were several transfers, the service becomes heavier, but more interesting.
fate of Admiral
the end of XIX century, it serves as a naval attache in London, and in 1904 received a new appointment to the post of commander of the naval base of Port Arthur, which arrived on the bridge "Tsarevich" battleship.During the Japanese siege IK Grigorovich did his best side, being able to provide all the necessary defense.Since 1911, Vice Admiral occupies the post of the Minister of the Imperial Russian Navy.His designs have found their development after 1917.All battleships Soviet Russia, a third of destroyers and almost half of cruisers launched in the prewar years by Grigorovich developed modernization programs.Admiral himself, however, did not accept the Bolshevik government, he lived after the revolution, the French Riviera, where - after six years of exile - in 1930, died.
final resting place of the remains of the honored Russian state and naval figure found in 2005.According to the will of the deceased, he was buried in the family vault at St. Nicholas cemetery of St. Petersburg.
Appearance ship
Descent "Admiral Grigorovich" water on 14 March with some delay caused by bad weather.The ceremony was attended by the great-grandson Artem Moskovchenko naval commander, and his granddaughter, Olga Petrova, which broke the traditional bottle of champagne on the stem.So for the first time met with the sea waves ship "Admiral Grigorovich".Photos captured this solemn moment.There is no doubt that the recognition of merit naval commander to his native country touched by his descendants.
According to relatives, the grandfather was the head of a strict, he would have checked everything from the stern to the nose, before taking the frigate.Grigorovich, likely would have remained satisfied with the result of the inspection.The ship came to fame.Having inherited the best qualities of previous projects, this multi-purpose vehicle acquired new properties that are typical of most modern models of naval armaments.His underwater contours provide excellent shipping quality, and the hull and superstructure are made with the technology of low visibility.The equipment corresponds to the latest technology and electronics.It looks frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" impressive, modern and dynamic.
Appointment ship
Each warship built with a purpose, to perform very specific tasks.This kind of arms differs from many other very high cost and the unit itself, and its subsequent operation.
Project 11356 frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" for combat duty in the Mediterranean basin, and the place of his home from the outset planned city of Russian glory - Sevastopol.Black Sea Fleet in need of modern ships, the increased activity of NATO in the region calls for retaliation.However, stand-alone distance (about five thousand nautical miles) and allows going beyond the delineated zone patrol, for example, to fight with the pirates, as well as in other extraordinary cases.Tasks that can solve the frigate "Admiral Grigorovich", are very diverse.He is able to successfully resist the torpedo, air and missile attacks, able to repel hostile actions.Weapons on board, enough to hit any underwater or above-water target, including aircraft carrying tonnage ships.
complex weapons
ship's main weapon - the launchers "Caliber-NK" for cruise missiles "Onyx" (3M-54TE).Their eight, is a very serious system that is able to hit any object at sea and on land.In the world they have no analogues.
To protect against possible attacks from the air ship "Admiral Grigorovich" is equipped with two air defense systems, called "Calm 1" (36 in the arsenal of guided missiles) and "Broadsword".The first of these - the rocket multi-channel, which means you can carry and hit several targets simultaneously.The second is a high-rocket artillery system, as well as two systems "Dirk" is also responsible for the security of the airspace.Two units A-190 structurally contain the most rapid-guns in the world of the caliber of 100 mm.Two TA accommodate each of three 533-mm torpedo.Complete the powerful protection proven time jet mortars RBU-6000.And, of course, 11356 frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" as any modern patrol boat, was not without its own wing of the Ka-31 (use of the Ka-27 submarines).
Low visibility
Today disguise understand not only the coloring in camouflage colors, which provides maximum concealment against a background of sea water and sky.It is also necessary, visual detection is one of the most important methods of exploration, but more important to be invisible to radar potential enemy.Radar principle remains the same as at the beginning of its invention.Reflected electron beam high-frequency displays the location of all items, towering above the sea level.To reduce the visibility, you can act in two ways: to redirect the flow of particles in the opposite direction or absorb radiation.Together, these measures were named "Stealth technology."Project 11356 frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" and, of course, all subsequent ships in the series, have low visibility to radar potential enemy.It has reached a special form of housing, with the outline consisting of ramps, special absorbing coatings and electronic equipment, ship it difficult to detect by radar.The bulk of the weapons and equipment are hidden behind the shielding surfaces.Of course, completely invisible to radar ship can not be done, but in the sea to find the frigate "Grigorovich" will be quite difficult.
modules
by traditional technology hull is laid on the stocks, then built from the bottom up entirely.So ships were built in ancient times.But in recent decades, technology has become somewhat different.it takes into account the need for rapid modernization and installation of new equipment, sometimes bulky.The housing is constructed in parts, so that, if there is a need for undocking, it would not cause technical problems.The construction of the frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" produces modular way, the most advanced to date.The ship has a reserve potential of modernization, which allows to replace any nodes from the powertrain to the electrical equipment.
Indian frigate
state enterprise factory "Amber" There is a victory in 1945.In the German dockyard was Koenigsberg "Sheehan," which became the basis of the ship's production after the war, when the city became the Soviet Baltic.During the existence of the plant is floated more than a hundred ships, mostly fighting.
Since 2007, commissioned by the Indian government in the Baltic plant performed a special order: to build ships for the Navy of the friendly country.The project is the same as 11356, which is created by the frigate "Admiral Grigorovich".The difference, however, is essential.The common element in the two "brothers" is the body, and different equipment and weapons.Indian frigates are armed with missile complexes "Brahmos" vertical launchers.
Seaworthiness Russian warships so impressed buyers that they have expressed their desire to build their own, purchased for technical documentation.They provide comprehensive assistance in the framework of military cooperation.The names of the first four frigates of the Indian series - "Talwar", "Tarkash", "Trikand" and "tag".
complex
EW Electronic Warfare with the means of communication and control of the enemy became now the main goal, the successful solution of which virtually guarantees victory over any enemy.11356 Frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" Crab armed with four PC-10 "Brave."These desyatistvolnye setting reminiscent of jet mortars, but they have a different task.Instead of direct destruction of enemy ships they produce shells that can damage the electronics means of combat the enemy.Emitted interference will be deprived of the possibility of the enemy's fleet of information exchange, blinding the radars will withdraw from the system of defense.
fire control system
Long gone are the days when fired "by eye".Even sophisticated scopes do not satisfy the requirements of sailors due to the brevity of the situation in the maritime arena of military actions.Make decisions about opening fire - the prerogative of the commander and the crew to calculate the parameters of the shot trusts automation.The ship "Admiral Grigorovich" has a powerful onboard computer complexes that serve for fast prompting of the weapon to the target.The information comes from the radar "Puma", deals with missile launches management system "Vympel" 123-02, and is responsible for the torpedo putts "Purga-11356."
size and number
About the size of the ships is judged by the displacement."Admiral Grigorovich" - patrol boat, but because he does not have to be huge, like an aircraft carrier.Its sediment is small, up to 7.5 meters, which is consistent with the characteristics of the Black Sea, which is shallow in many places.Displacement is about four thousand tons, which is also not talking about huge amounts.For example, a cruiser "Peter the Great", it reaches 25 thousand. Tonnes.
Frigate "Admiral Grigorovich": photos and proportions
Frigates - large ships, but not the biggest.This is the guarantee of their agility, speed and stealth.However, little can not be called a frigate "Admiral Grigorovich".Photos provided by the press service of the Navy, eloquent point to rather long (125 meters).The body is elongated, as if the ship "compression" on the sides, which indicates its propulsion.The power plant consists of two gas turbines, the ship accelerates up to 30 nodes, and afterburner - even faster.
The crew consists of 18 officers, 142 sailors and Marines twenty, only 180 people.Managing such a complex vehicle like the frigate "Admiral Grigorovich", it requires a high level of training, cohesion and solidarity.Team, it can only serve as true professionals who love the sea and, of course, home.
