The crew of the frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" during the execution of planned tasks carried out in the Barents Sea, a series of practical firing at air and sea targets of SAM sea-based vertical launch "Poliment-redoubt", According to the Russian Defense Ministry.
Sailors successfully hit aerial targets three times at various distances and altitudes. Besides, accurate hits were confirmed on a small-sized surface target - a towed sea shield, It said in a release.
Missile launches were carried out in the sea ranges of the Northern Fleet, exercise areas were closed to shipping and aviation.
Earlier, Voennoye Obozreniye reported, that several types of missiles should be used as part of the air defense system - the 9M96 missile borrowed from the S-400 land system, its modified version 9M96D and newer 9M100. It noted, that the design of the installation allows you to place missiles of other types in each cell. Starting is carried out in a cold way using a starting powder charge. The main engine starts only after the rocket leaves the cell.
The press service of the military department reminds, that the frigate "Admiral Gorshkov" (project 22350) admitted to the Navy in July of this year. Arrived at the Northern Fleet 8 September. The service takes place as part of the division of missile ships of the Northern Fleet, which also includes the missile cruiser "Peter the Great" and the aircraft carrier "Admiral Kuznetsov".
"Admiral Gorshkov" - the first surface ship of the Northern Fleet, equipped with Caliber missiles. It is also armed with a modern air defense system "Polyment-redoubt", capable of hitting air targets at altitudes up to 30 km in radius 150 km.
