Based on images published yesterday by the Russian media Zvezda, it has been reported that the Russian Navy has commissioned a new Karakurt-class corvette (also known as Project 22800). The vessel, named “Amur” (803), will be equipped with advanced Kalibr-NK cruise missiles, thereby enhancing Russia’s missile strike capabilities through its deployment using high-mobility platforms.
Specifically, the corvette “Amur” is the tenth unit of its class and the third built by the Zelenodolsk and Zaliv shipyards in Crimea, which are destined for the Black Sea Fleet. One of its sister ships, the corvette Tsiklon (801), was destroyed by Ukrainian attacks in May of this year. The remaining three ships in this series, which are also being built in Crimea, are the corvettes Askold (802), Tucha (804), and Taifun (805).
The commissioning ceremony was attended by Admiral Alexandr Moiseyev, the Chief of the Russian Navy, who stated that the Karakurt-class corvettes: “Will make a significant contribution to strengthening combat potential, serving as part of the surface component of the Russian Navy. I am confident that the crew of the Amur missile corvette will honorably fulfill their assigned combat missions. I want to thank all the personnel of the Shipyard and the corporation for their invaluable contribution to enhancing the combat power of the Russian Navy.”
Regarding the characteristics of these corvettes, it is worth noting that they displace approximately 860 tons within dimensions of 67 meters in length and 11 meters in width. Each corvette is powered by two M-507D-1 diesel engines, allowing them to reach speeds of up to 35 knots. In terms of armament, besides the mentioned Kalibr-NK missiles, Karakurt-class corvettes could also potentially carry Zircon hypersonic missiles in the near future; this capability is complemented by a 76.2mm automatic gun and air defense systems based on the Pantsir system.
Images used for illustrative purposes
You may also like: UAC inaugurates new facility to increase production of Su-57 stealth fighters for Russian Aerospace Forces
