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
Indeed. And with the ballast necessary to account for that, I doubt the 32 knot figure tossed out there.
Get the rail gun ready!
The Iscandarians build good ships
You didn't hear? 0dingus and his ilk are planning to kill it.
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.
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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,
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?
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.
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.
Captain Avatar rocks!
Where are their good ships? Their only aircraft carrier has to go to sea with tugs so it can be towed.
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.
Funny, I took one look at that bow and thought Kirov. It’s about as distinctive as the launchers on the Slavas.
Shoot da boot!
Shoot da boot!
The Ruskies are bringing back the IJN pagoda superstructure?
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.
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.
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.
Wow, you’ll be able to see that superstructure coming in plenty of time to line up for a torpedo shot.
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