An official ceremony marked the incorporation of the P-475, the newest anti-sabotage boat of the 21980 project (code “Rook”), into Russia’s Northern Fleet.
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The event took place at the main base of the Kola Flotilla of Heterogeneous Forces, located in Polar, Murmansk region.
The Final Representative of the 21980 Project
The P-475 is the final boat of the 21980 series, built by the Rybinsk shipyards. With tail number 942 and serial number 01229, it represents the pinnacle of naval technology for this project.
Construction began on July 15, 2021, and it was launched on June 7, 2024. After extensive testing and adjustments, the P-475 was officially delivered to the Murmansk region, where it will play a critical role in maritime defense and security.
The Importance of the P-475 in the Northern Fleet
The Northern Fleet plays a vital role in Russian defense, especially in the Arctic, a region of increasing strategic interest. The addition of the P-475 further enhances Russia’s ability to protect its naval facilities and operations in the region.
The anti-sabotage boat of Project 21980 is designed to combat underwater sabotage forces and means, supporting combat swimmers in the waters around the base and its approaches. It can autonomously remain at sea for up to five days, with a cruising range of up to 200 nautical miles.
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Displacement – approximately 140 tons, length – 30 m, width – 7.3 m, draft – 1.8 m, maximum speed – 23 knots, cruising range – 200 miles, endurance – 5 days, crew – 8 members. Armament: one 14.5 mm MTPU machine gun, a DP-64 anti-sabotage grenade launcher, a DP-65 anti-sabotage grenade launcher, four Igla-type MANPADS.
Electronic armament: MR-231 navigation radar, Kalmar sonar, Anapa sonar. Diving equipment is also available onboard.
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