Two latest patrol boats “Raptor” project 03160, built at a shipyard “Pella” in St. Petersburg, took to the test. It is reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense.
As specified in the military department, оба катера были спущены на воду в апреле и после завершения испытаний войдут в состав Балтийского флота. Экипажи катеров прошли соответствующую подготовку. Церемония передачи катеров планируется в этом месяце.
Recall, what “Raptors” intended for patrolling the coastal zone during the ice-free navigation period at any time of the day at a distance of up to 100 miles from home. May be part of the BDK, UDC with placement on board or in a docking chamber.
The main tasks also include ensuring the safety of ships in unprotected roadsteads., interception and detention of small targets, delivery of troops (to 20 human) fully armed, participation in search and rescue operations.
Speed boat speed - up to 48 knots (depends on the height of the waves). Armed with combat module “Administration-Cord” with heavy machine gun (14,5 mm) and two machine guns “Pechenegishes” caliber 7,62 mm.
Boat length – 16,9 m, width – 4,1 m, draft – 0,9 m, crew – three persons.
