Russia's Tarantul-class Corvette Project 12411
1,892The Tarantul-class Corvette, known as Project 1241 (Project 12411 being a further development) in the Russian classification, is a type of small missile ship designed and built by the Soviet Union and subsequently Russia. These ships are referred to as corvettes by Western defense analysts due to their size and role, but are classified as missile ships in the Russian Navy.
The main purpose of these vessels is to engage surface targets and protect the coast from potential enemy landing operations. As such, their primary armament consists of potent anti-ship missiles.
Here are some specifications and key characteristics of the Project 12411, or Tarantul-class Corvette:
General Characteristics:
Length: Approximately 56.1 meters
Beam: Approximately 10.2 meters
Draft: Approximately 2.1 meters
Displacement: Around 450 tons standard, up to 560-580 tons fully loaded
Propulsion:
The propulsion system is based on combined diesel or gas (CODOG) technology, including two diesel engines and two gas turbines, driving two shafts. The power setup provides the ship with a maximum speed of about 40 knots (74 km/h), making it a relatively fast vessel.
Armament:
The primary armament of the Project 12411 Tarantul-class corvette includes:
P-15 Termit (SS-N-2 Styx) anti-ship missiles, later versions replaced by the P-270 Moskit (SS-N-22 Sunburn)
A single AK-176 76.2 mm main gun
Two AK-630 30 mm close-in weapon systems
SA-N-5 'Grail' SAMs
Electronics:
The ship's electronics suite consists of various radars for navigation, target acquisition, and fire control. This includes MR-352 Pozitiv-ME1.2 radar, MR-123 Vympel fire control radar, and other specialized systems.
Crew:
The crew size on these vessels varies but is typically around 40 to 45 sailors and officers, which is relatively small for a ship of its capabilities.
Over the years, these ships have seen many modifications and upgrades to improve their performance, range, and firepower. The class has also been widely exported, and versions of these ships have served in the navies of several other countries.
The Project 12411 Tarantul-class corvettes continue to form a significant part of the Russian coastal defense fleet, offering a potent mix of speed, firepower, and maneuverability. They were designed for operations in the littoral zone, providing a valuable capability to deny access to potential adversaries or to defend the Russian coast from possible threats.
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