The newest small rocket ship “Cyclone” project 22800 “Karakuri”, built in Kerch for the Black Sea Fleet, started passing state tests. It is reported by the press service of the fleet.
according to the report, RTOs went to sea to pass state tests. Crew on board, delivery team and state commission, whose tasks will be to check the ship for compliance with all requirements. Total “Cyclone” will make several trips to the sea, month for testing. After their completion, the ship is awaiting revision and final painting work..
The timing of the adoption of RTOs in the fleet has not yet been reported., but most likely, given the start of state trials, St. Andrew's flag raising ceremony will be held in March or April, the ship will become part of the 41st Guards Brigade of Missile Ships of the Black Sea Fleet.
RCM “Cyclone” is the first “Karakurtom”, completely built on CVD “bay” Kerch. It was founded in 2016 year, launched in July last year, after which it was completed afloat. Currently, the company is completing the construction of two more RTOs of this project – “Askold” and “Amur”. All three “Karakuri” intended for the Black Sea Fleet.
MRK this project have a length 67 m, width – 11 meters and a draft of – 4 m. Displacement – about 800 tonnes, cruising range – to 2500 miles, autonomy – 15 day. The main armament – One PU UKSK (Universal ship complex) 3S14 RK on 8 KR “Caliber”, one 76-mm gun mounts AK-176MA, AIR “Carapace M”, Two 14.5 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun installation MTPU.
