Lider-class destroyer

The Lider class (Russian: Лидер, lit.'leader'), also referred to it as Shkval class (Russian: шквал, lit.'squall'), Russian designation Project 23560 Lider for domestic use and Project 23560E Shkval for export, is a combined stealth nuclear-powered guided missile destroyer and cruiser, under consideration for the Russian Navy. Detailed design phase began in 2016–2017, with construction expected to commence after 2020.

A model of Project 23560 destroyer at the «ARMY-2017» military-technical forum.
Class overview
NameLider class
BuildersSevernaya Verf, Saint Petersburg Designed by Severnoye Design Bureau, Krylov State Research Center
Operators Russian Navy
Preceded by
CostRUB100 billion
General characteristics
TypeGuided missile destroyer/cruiser
Displacement19,000 tons
Length230 m (754 ft 7 in)
Beam20 m (65 ft 7 in)
Draught6.6 m (21 ft 8 in)
Installed powerNuclear reactor
Speed32 knots (59 km/h)
Rangeunlimited
Endurance90 days
Armament
Aviation facilitiesHelipad and hangar for up to two medium-lift helicopters

In April 2020, the Lider project was reported suspended but in July 2020 was reported to still be moving ahead.

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.