Grachonok Class (Project 21980 Class) Russian Anti-Saboteur Vessel
Grachonok Class
Anti-Saboteur Vessel
Other
Basic Information
Name
Grachonok Class (Project 21980 Class) Russian Anti-Saboteur Vessel
Designation
Grachonok Class
Alternate Designation
Grachonok Class; Project 21980 Class
Equipment Type
Anti-Saboteur Vessel
Manufacturer
JSC Vympel Design Bureau
Date of Introduction
2009
Description
The Grachonok Class (Project 21980 Class) Russian Anti-Saboteur Vessel is a class of anti-saboteur and large guard boats being built for the Russian Navy. Designed by JSC Vympel Design Bureau, the Project 21980 class counter-sabotage vessels are intended for the protection of naval bases, ports, and aquatic areas of the Russian Federation. The boats are also used to fight against sabotage and terrorist activities in the sea, as well as render assistance to the Border Service of the Russian Federation in their efforts to safeguard the state borders. The Russian Navy has commissioned a total of 12 Project 21980 class counter-sabotage vessels as of November.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
8
Beam
7.40 m
Draft
1.85 m
Variants
Nakhimovets
Commissioned: 2009
Status: Active
Fleet: Baltic Fleet
Kadet
Commissioned: 2011
Status: Active
Fleet: Black Sea Fleet
Suvorovets
Commissioned: 2012
Status: Active
Fleet: Black Sea Fleet
Kursant-Kirovets
Commissioned: 2013
Status: Active
Fleet: Black Sea Fleet
P-377
Commissioned: 2013
Status: Active
Fleet: Pacific Fleet
Yunarmeets Kaspiya
Commissioned: 2013
Status: Active
Fleet: Caspian Flotilla
Yunarmeets Primorya
Commissioned: 2014
Status: Active
Fleet: Pacific Fleet
Yunarmeets Kryma
Commissioned: 2014
Status: Active
Fleet: Black Sea Fleet
Yunarmeets Kamchatki
Commissioned: 2014
Status: Active
Fleet: Pacific Fleet
Kinel
Commissioned: 2014
Status: Active
Fleet: Black Sea Fleet
Yunarmeets Zapolyarya
Commissioned: 2016
Status: Active
Fleet: Northern Fleet
Yunarmeets Belomorya
Commissioned: 2016
Status: Active
Fleet: Northern Fleet
Sergey Preminin
Commissioned: 2017
Status: Active
Fleet: Northern Fleet
P-433
Commissioned: 2017
Status: Active
Fleet: Black Sea Fleet
Yunarmeets Chukotki
Commissioned: 2017
Status: Active
Fleet: Pacific Fleet
Valeriy Fedyanin
Commissioned: 2017
Status: Active
Fleet: Northern Fleet
Yunarmeets Tatarstana
Commissioned: 2018
Status: Active
Fleet: Caspian Flotilla
P-445
Commissioned: 2019
Status: Active
Fleet: Pacific Fleet
Yunarmeets Dagestana
Commissioned: 2019
Status: Active
Fleet: Caspian Flotilla
System
Alternative Designation
Grachonok Class; Project 21980 Class
Type
Anti-Saboteur Vessel
Builder
Zelenodolsk Plant Gorky;
Vostochnaya Verf;
Vympel Shipyard
Crew
8 ea
Note
The Grachonok class is designed to protect naval bases, ports, and aquatic areas of the Russian Federation. It can be also used to counter terrorist and sabotage operations in the sea.
Dimensions
Length
31.04 m
Beam
7.4 m
Draft
1.85 m
Displacement, Standard
INA
Displacement, Full Load
138 tons
Propulsion System
Engine Name
2 × MTU or MWM Deutz TBD620V12
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Range
200 nm
Maximum Speed
23 knots (43 km/h)
Endurance
5 days
Gun Weapon Systems
Gun Weapon System #1
Name
1 x KPV 14.5mm Heavy Machine Gun
Type
Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber
14.5 mm
Length
1,980 mm
Barrel Length
1,346 mm
Width
162 mm
Height
225 mm
Weight
49 kg
Action
Short recoil operation
Rate of FIre
600 rpm
Muzzle Velocity
1,005 m/s
Maximum Firing Range
4,000 m
Effective Firing Range
3,000 m
Feed System
40 Round Belt
Sights
Iron or Optical
Gun Weapon Systems #1 Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
14.5 mm
Cartridge
14.5×114 mm
Basic Load
INA
Missile Weapon System
Missile
Name
1 × 9k310 Igla-1 (SA-16 Gimlet) Man-Portable Infrared Homing Surface-to-Air Missile System launcher
Type
Man-Portable Infrared Homing Surface-to-Air Missile System
Length
1.574 m
Diameter
72 mm
Weight
17.9 kg
Warhead
1.17 kg
Engine
Solid fuel rocket motor
Guidance System
Dual waveband infra-red
Operational Range
5 km
Maximum Speed
570 m/s
Flight Ceiling
3.5 km
Basic Load
4 x 9M313 Missiles
Grenade Launcher Systems
Grenade Launcher #1
Name
1 × DP-65 Remotely-Controlled Rocket Grenade Launcher System
Type
Remotely-Controlled Rocket Grenade Launcher System
Caliber
55 mm
Composition
The grenade launcher system comprises the launcher, remote control, power unit, and RG-55 grenades. The DP-65 is made of aluminium alloys. The system incorporates two packs of five launch tubes, while the launcher is fitted with electric drives of the elevating and the traversing gear, allowing the DP-65 to be controlled either remotely (at a range of up to 100 m) with the help of the remote control or manually.
Features
The control panel allows the operator to operate up to four DP-65 grenade launchers in turn. When combined with the Anapa-ME underwater anti-saboteur detection sonar, the grenade launcher can automatically detect, acquire, track, and kill the target. Based on sonar data, the launcher fires a salvo, or each launch tube independently. In the manual control mode, grenades are launched with the help of the autonomous power unit.
Length
INA
Barrel Length
INA
Grenade Launcher Mount Weight
77 kg
Launch Tube Weight
55 kg
Control Panel Weight
30 kg
Power Unit Weight
46 kg
Number of Launch Tubes
10 ea
Loading
The grenade launcher is equipped with locking devices, ensuring loading and unloading safety and blocking fire circuits in fire-free areas. The launcher is loaded manually.
Maximum Firing Range
500 m
Grenade Launcher #1 Ammunition (Option 1)
Name
RG-55
Type
Signal Flare
Caliber
55 mm
Note
The GRS-55 is designed to indicate the location of combat divers detected. It has the same weight, dimensions, and range of fire as the RG-55M. When hitting the water surface, the flare, pushed out of the body by a spring arrangement, surfaces and blazes for at least 50 seconds.
Grenade Launcher #1 Ammunition (Option 2)
Name
RG-55M
Type
High Explosive
Caliber
55 mm
Note
The RG-55M are akin to miniature depth charges equipped with jet engine with an annular stabilizer.
Grenade Launcher #2
Name
1 x DP-64 Nepryadva
Type
Double-Barreled Over/Under Grenade Launcher
Caliber
45 mm
Manufacturer
Degtyarev plant
Length
820 mm
Width
110 mm
Height
275 mm
Weight
10 kg
Action
Break Open
Detonation Mechanism
Depth
Maximum Firing Range
400 m
Feed System
2 Rounds
Sights
Direct & Indirect iron sights
Grenade Launcher #2 Ammunition (Option 1)
Name
FG-45
Type
Fragmentation
Caliber
45 mm
Projectile Length
248 mm
Cartridge Length
55 mm
Shell Weight
0.65 kg
Blast Radius
14 m
Depth
40 m
Grenade Launcher #2 Ammunition (Option 2)
Name
SG-45
Type
Floating Flare
Caliber
45 mm
Projectile Length
248 mm
Cartridge Length
55 mm
Shell Weight
0.65 kg
Blast Radius
INA
Depth
INA
Grenade Launcher #2 Ammunition (Option 3)
Name
UG-45
Type
HE/Concussion
Caliber
45 mm
Projectile Length
248 mm
Cartridge Length
55 mm
Shell Weight
0.65 kg
Blast Radius
INA
Depth
INA
Radar Systems
Navigation Radar
1 x MR-231 navigation radar.
Optoelectronic Sensing System
1 x MTK-201 M3 short-range optoelectronic sensing system.
Sonar Systems
Sabotage Sonar
1 x Anapa counter-sabotage sonar.
DP-65 Sonar
1 x Anapa-ME sonar for underwater target detection.
Protection
Hull
INA
Countermeasures
INA
NBC Water Washdown System
Yes
Image Sources
Note
https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/2016/november-2016-navy-naval-forces-defense-industry-technology-maritime-security-global-news/4622-russia-s-northern-fleet-receives-two-project-21980-grachonok-anti-sabotage-boats.html; https://twitter.com/YorukIsik/status/1030041760305737728; https://mil.today/2020/Industry1/
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Naval
Naval
Filter Label
G
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
31.04 m
Width
7.4 m
Height
—
Weight
138000 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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