Russian Navy Adds Three New Warships: Here’s What We Know About Their Weapons

The Russian Navy has added three new warships at once: the patrol ship Viktor Velikiy and the small missile ships Typhoon and Stavropol. All three were built at the Zelenodolsk Gorky Shipbuilding Plant and are slated for service with the Black Sea and Baltic Fleets.

This is reported by Russian media.

Patrol Ship “Viktor Velikiy”

Viktor Velikiy became the fifth patrol ship of Project 22160. It was laid down in 2016 and launched in May 2024. The ship is designed for a crew of 80 and can accommodate a Ka-27 helicopter.

The ship is equipped with a 76.2 mm AK-176MA artillery mount, anti-aircraft missiles, and machine guns. Its missions include protecting the maritime economic zone, escorting vessels, and countering piracy.

Small Missile Ship “Stavropol”

Stavropol has joined the Baltic Fleet and is the 12th ship of the Buyan-M class. Construction began in 2018, and it was launched in June 2024.

The ship’s armament includes a 100 mm A-190 artillery gun, an AK-630M-2 “Duet” anti-aircraft mount, machine guns, and anti-aircraft missiles. Its main strike capability comes from a 3S14 vertical launcher capable of firing Onyx or Caliber missiles.

Small Missile Ship “Typhoon”

Typhoon, which joined the Black Sea Fleet, belongs to Project 22800 Karakurt. It was laid down in 2019 and launched in May 2024.

Designed for operations in coastal waters and shallow seas, the ship is armed with a modernized 76.2 mm AK-176MA gun, two AK-630M anti-aircraft systems, and a strike missile system.

This latest replenishment highlights Russia’s efforts to compensate for naval losses, particularly in the Black Sea, where Ukrainian forces have inflicted significant damage to enemy bases and ships.

Recall that the base of the Russian Pacific Fleet in Kamchatka, where many nuclear submarines are located, was damaged by a tsunami caused by a strong earthquake.

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