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Russia to Build Leader-Class Destroyer That Will Outgun Largest US Warships
Sputnik ^ | 05.06.2016

Posted on 06/05/2016 10:29:36 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki

The Leader-class destroyers, expected to be equipped with Kalibr-NK cruise missiles and S-500 air defense systems, could soon be added to Russia's impressive arsenal of cutting edge military equipment. Russia's Ministry of Defense is currently reviewing the design and could ink the ship building contract in the near future.

"Presently, a preliminary design of Project 23560 Leader is under consideration at the Russian Ministry of Defense," Igor Ponomarev, vice president of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC), told RIA Novosti earlier this week. After the project is given the green light, "we will develop a technical design of the ship and prepare the documents to build the ship in the timeframe set by the ministry."

No specific date has been provided on when the agreement will be signed or when the Leader-class will enter production, but the ships design could be finalized this year.

The ocean-going Leader-class destroyer has been in development by the Severnoye Design Bureau, the country's leading company designing surface ships, since 2010. The 200-meter long and 20-meter wide vessel will displace up to 17,500 tons. It will travel at a maximum speed of 32 knots.

The multipurpose warship will have anti-aircraft, anti-ballistic missile, anti-surface and anti-submarine capabilities. It is meant to replace the Sovremennyy-class destroyers, the main anti-surface warships of the Russian Navy, as well as the Slava-class cruisers and the Udaloy I class anti-submarine destroyers.

"Assuming that Russia can build the Leader-class given its current economic situation, the massive new warships would outgun the largest surface combatants in the US Navy's fleet – carrying roughly double an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer's missile tubes," defense analyst Dave Majumdar wrote for the National Interest.

The Leader-class is expected to be outfitted with Kalibr-NK anti-ship, anti-submarine and land-attack missiles, as well as P-800 Oniks supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles with a range of more than 300 kilometers. The Zircon hypersonic missiles could also be added to the mix.

The next-generation warship could also receive the sea-based version of Russia's most advanced air defense system, known as the S-500 Prometey or 55R6M Triumfator-M. It will aslo have a landing pad for two Kamov Ka-27 or Kamov Ka-32 helicopters.

The ship will most likely be nuclear powered. It will be capable of spending up to 90 days offshore without additional refueling or support.

Read more: http://sputniknews.com/military/20160605/1040814482/russia-leader-class-destroyer.html#ixzz4Aj9cB3ks


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Russia
KEYWORDS: destroyer; leader; navy; russia
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To: Fai Mao
It looks like it would be top heavy.

Indeed. And with the ballast necessary to account for that, I doubt the 32 knot figure tossed out there.

21 posted on 06/05/2016 11:07:57 AM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (#BlackOlivesMatter)
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To: Bloody Sam Roberts

Get the rail gun ready!


22 posted on 06/05/2016 11:29:57 AM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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To: null and void

The Iscandarians build good ships


23 posted on 06/05/2016 11:32:10 AM PDT by Captainpaintball (It appears that we no longer wish to keep our Republic, Mr. Franklin...)
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra
Get the rail gun ready!

You didn't hear? 0dingus and his ilk are planning to kill it.

24 posted on 06/05/2016 11:33:08 AM PDT by Captainpaintball (It appears that we no longer wish to keep our Republic, Mr. Franklin...)
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To: Brookhaven
The thing about building one big ship instead of 5 small ships is you only have to sink it once.
AMEN.

The predator (other than man) that is at the top of the food chain isn’t the largest. It’s the wolf, because operate in packs.
AMEN.

================================

ALL TRUE!

1. We may already have that ship, its specs and how to destroy it: POOF.

OR

2. We may build the BIGGER long-range missile: POOF.

3. Either way: POOF,

A.K.A. the Putin POOF

25 posted on 06/05/2016 11:35:38 AM PDT by cloudmountain
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To: sukhoi-30mki

I thought the picture was sarcasm until I looked at the article.

That thing looks goofy and top heavy. What purpose can that pagoda serve in these days of over the horizon radar?


26 posted on 06/05/2016 11:50:58 AM PDT by Sequoyah101 (It feels like we have exchanged our dreams for survival. We just have a few days that don't suck.)
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To: sukhoi-30mki
Everything old is new again. Pagoda superstructure updated:


27 posted on 06/05/2016 12:02:43 PM PDT by Oatka (Beware of an old man in a profession where men usually die young.)
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To: null and void


28 posted on 06/05/2016 12:02:53 PM PDT by JoeProBono (SOME IMAGES MAY BE DISTURBING ’VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED;-{)
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To: Fai Mao

The pyramidal structures are largely hollow and enclose various antennas and sensors to enhance the ship’s stealth characteristics. Starting to look like the “pagoda” superstructures on WWII Japanese battleships.

As for the bombast about having double the firepower of the Arleigh Burke class, that is hardly surprising since, at over 17,000 tons, it is also nearly double the displacement of the US destroyer. There is a direct correlation between hull volume and munitions (missiles) embarked.

This “destroyer” is really just an updated slightly smaller version of the ex-USSR, now largely out of service, Kirov battle cruiser class. Very dangerous ships but, as others have noted, low availability rates due to power plant engineering.


29 posted on 06/05/2016 12:06:14 PM PDT by Captain Rhino (Determined effort today forges tomorrow.)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

It’s an interesting design. Forgive me though... It immediately reminded me of ‘Space Cruiser Yamato’.

It Just needs the large three gun turrets.

On the other hand it does show that a lot of work went into making the superstructures radar stealthy. I’m personally looking forward to seeing it when it’s fully built and functional.


30 posted on 06/05/2016 12:29:06 PM PDT by The Working Man
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To: Captainpaintball
The Iscandarians build good ships

Captain Avatar rocks!

31 posted on 06/05/2016 12:37:09 PM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (#BlackOlivesMatter)
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To: Mariner

Where are their good ships? Their only aircraft carrier has to go to sea with tugs so it can be towed.


32 posted on 06/05/2016 12:46:10 PM PDT by cassiusking
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To: Nuc 1.1
Pretty ship, nice target!

Yeap that's darn right, massive hulk IJN Mushashi-Yamato, Nazi's Bismark and Tirpitz all sank by warplanes, today antiship mach 10 missile can obliterate a nice modern warship. Rehabilitated Japan already sneaking around their article 9 building assault mini aircraft carrier Izumo class ships to soon carry around F-35B's or some Japanese designed S/VTOL F-35B equivalent.

33 posted on 06/05/2016 12:50:20 PM PDT by pacaf13awgson (1st time coding in HTML in my super Note 5 phone.)
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To: Captain Rhino

Funny, I took one look at that bow and thought Kirov. It’s about as distinctive as the launchers on the Slavas.


34 posted on 06/05/2016 1:15:43 PM PDT by Trod Upon (Government employees and welfare recipients: net tax consumers. Often for life.)
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To: Snickering Hound

Shoot da boot!
Shoot da boot!


35 posted on 06/05/2016 1:17:47 PM PDT by AppyPappy (If you really want to irritate someone, point out something obvious they are trying hard to ignore.)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

The Ruskies are bringing back the IJN pagoda superstructure?


36 posted on 06/05/2016 1:20:09 PM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: Lower Deck

I think the yards that built their larger amphib ships were in Ukraine.

This proposed heavy cruiser will take forever to build if the other Russian
Naval delivery times are any indications.


37 posted on 06/05/2016 1:51:47 PM PDT by Rockpile (GOP legislators-----caviar eating surrender monkeys.)
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To: Captain Rhino; Fai Mao

The Russians are debating doing a rebuild on their lone aircraft carrier and considering replacing the steam powerplant with nuclear power. They evidently have had a lot of propulsion trouble over the years.


38 posted on 06/05/2016 1:59:54 PM PDT by Rockpile (GOP legislators-----caviar eating surrender monkeys.)
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To: Captain Rhino
This “destroyer” is really just an updated slightly smaller version of the ex-USSR, now largely out of service, Kirov battle cruiser class. Very dangerous ships but, as others have noted, low availability rates due to power plant engineering.

Yep, definitely some design influence from the Kirovs evident here. I believe the Russians have finally begun refurbishing and updating the Kirovs, much as we did with the Iowa-class BBs thirty-odd years ago. Great ships for showing the flag, which Putin likes to do.

39 posted on 06/05/2016 2:07:52 PM PDT by Charles Martel (Endeavor to persevere...)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

Wow, you’ll be able to see that superstructure coming in plenty of time to line up for a torpedo shot.


40 posted on 06/05/2016 2:14:57 PM PDT by PLMerite (Compromise is Surrender: The Revolution...will not be kind.)
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