Biya Class (Project 871 Class) Russian Hydrographic Survey Vessel
Biya Class
Hydrographic Research Vessel / Medium Intelligence Ship
Other
Basic Information
Name
Biya Class (Project 871 Class) Russian Hydrographic Survey Vessel
Designation
Biya Class
Alternate Designation
Biya Class; Project 871 Class
Equipment Type
Hydrographic Research Vessel / Medium Intelligence Ship
Manufacturer
Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk, Poland
Date of Introduction
1971
Description
Biya Class (Project 871 Class) Russian Hydrographic Survey Vessels were placed in Russian service between 1970 and 1974.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
25
Beam
9.55 m
Draft
2.80 m
Variants
GS-204
Commissioned: 1970
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-182
Commissioned: 1970
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-186
Commissioned: 1970
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-192
Commissioned: 1971
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-193
Commissioned: 1971
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-194
Commissioned: 1971
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-198
Commissioned: 1972
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-269
Commissioned: 1972
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-271
Commissioned: 1972
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-273
Commissioned: 1972
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-275
Commissioned: 1972
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-200
Commissioned: 1973
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-202
Commissioned: 1973
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-206
Commissioned: 1973
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-208
Commissioned: 1973
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-210
Commissioned: 1973
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-212
Commissioned: 1974
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
GS-284
Commissioned: 1974
Status: Active
Fleet: INA
System
Alternative Designation
Biya Class; Project 871 Class
Type
Hydrographic Survey Vessel
Builder
Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk, Poland
Crew
25 total (all civilians) + 8 technicians
Dimensions
Length
54.92 m
Beam
9.55 m
Draft
2.80 m
Displacement, Standard
585.5 tons
Displacement, Full Load
690 tons
Propulsion System
Engine Name
2 x Cegielski-Sulzer type 5AR25
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
1,200 total bhp
Maximum Range
2,050 nm at 13 knots; 3,160 nm at 10.2 knots
Maximum Speed
13 knots
Gun Weapon Systems
Note
There are not weapons associated with the Biya-Class (Project 871 Class) Russian Hydrographic Survey Vessel.
Radar Systems
Navigation Radar
1 x Don Navigation Radar, or 1 x MR-231 Pal Navigation Radar.
Protection
Hull
The design of this class is similar to that of the KAMENKA class, but with a longer superstructure and less buoy handling space. Each ship carries one survey launch.
Countermeasures
No
NBC Water Washdown System
Yes
Electronic Warfare System
No
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Naval
Naval
Filter Label
B
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
54.92 m
Width
9.55 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
Russia
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