Yug Class (Project 862 Class) Russian Hydrographic Survey Vessel
Yug Class
Hydrographic Research Vessel / Medium Intelligence Ship
Other
Basic Information
Name
Yug Class (Project 862 Class) Russian Hydrographic Survey Vessel
Designation
Yug Class
Alternate Designation
Yug Class; Project 862 Class
Equipment Type
Hydrographic Research Vessel / Medium Intelligence Ship
Manufacturer
Stocnia Polnocna, Gdansk, Poland
Date of Introduction
1977
Description
The Yug Class (Project 862 Class) Russian Hydrographic Survey Vessel was placed in service between May of 1978 and Sept. 6, 1983. The class was built for "complex oceanographic research; exploration of the sea bed and sampling of soils; gravimetric studies; hydrographic and geophysical research, including the removal and planting of oceanographic buoys; a collection of navigational and hydrographic data; and inshore surveys by [use of the] embarked two Project 727 glass-reinforced plastic-hulled cutters."
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
58
Beam
13.50 m
Draft
4.00 m
Variants
Yug
Commissioned: 1977
Status: Active
Fleet: Northern Fleet
Tayga
Commissioned: 1977
Status: Decommissioned in 2005
Fleet: INA
Strelets
Commissioned: 1978
Status: Decommissioned in 2006
Fleet: INA
Zodiak
Commissioned: 1978
Status: Decommissioned in 1998
Fleet: INA
Persey
Commissioned: 1978
Status: Active
Fleet: Northern Fleet
Pluton
Commissioned: 1978
Status: Decommissioned in 2003
Fleet: INA
Pegas
Commissioned: 1979
Status: Active
Fleet: Pacific Fleet
Senezh
Commissioned: 1979
Status: Active
Fleet: Northern Fleet
Gidrolog
Commissioned: 1980
Status: Decommissioned in 2015
Fleet: INA
System
Alternative Designation
Yug Class; Project 862 Class
Type
Hydrographic Survey Vessel
Builder
Stocnia Polnocna, Gdansk, Poland
Crew
58 total (4 Off. + 54 Enl.)
Scientists
20 ea
Note
The class was built for "complex oceanographic research; exploration of the sea bed and sampling of soils; gravimetric studies; hydrographic and geophysical research, including the removal and planting of oceanographic buoys; a collection of navigational and hydrographic data; and inshore surveys.
Dimensions
Length
82.5 m
Beam
13.5 m
Draft
4.0 m
Displacement, Standard
1,960 tons
Displacement, Full Load
2,490 tons
Propulsion System
Engine Name
2 Zgoda-Sulzer type 12AB 25/30
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
4,400 total bhp
Auxiliary Power
2 x 125-shp electric low-speed motors
Bow Thruster
1 x Bow Thruster (1,300 shp)
Maximum Range
4,430 nm at 17 kts.; 10,850 nm at 13 kts.
Maximum Speed
15.6 knots
Endurance
INA
Communications
IFF System
1 x Khrom-K IFF System
Radio Direction Finder
1 x Rumb Radio Direction Finder
Underwater Communication Station
1 x MG-13 Underwater Communication Station and 1 x MG-26 Khosta Underwater Communication Station.
Gun Weapon Systems
Note
All are fitted to carry three twin 25-mm/80 cal. (2M-3M) AA guns if they are needed.
Radar Systems
Navigation Radar
2 x Don-2 navigation radars.
Protection
Hull
The ships have a quadrantial davit over the stern, which has a 4-ton lift capacity. About 1985, ZODIAK was fitted with a large gantry at the stern to handle a towed object. At the same time, the main deck superstructure was extended aft.
Countermeasures
No
NBC Water Washdown System
Yes
Electronic Warfare System
No
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Naval
Naval
Filter Label
Y
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
82.5 m
Width
13.5 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
Russia
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