Prometey-Class (Project 498 Class) Ukrainian Tug Boat
Torpedo Patrol Boat
Other
Basic Information
Name
Prometey-Class (Project 498 Class) Ukrainian Tug Boat
Designation
—
Alternate Designation
Prometey-Class (Project 498 Class) Ukrainian Tug Boat
Equipment Type
Torpedo Patrol Boat
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1973
Description
The Prometey-Class (Project 498 Class) is a former tug boat of the former Soviet and Russian fleet that was acquired by Ukraine after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Post Crimean annexation by Russian forces, it is assessed that Russia currently has control of Ukraine's Prometey-class boats.
Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew
6
Beam
8.30 m
Draft
3.09 m
Variants
Zuyd-Class (Project 04983)
Diesel engine and navigation upgrades
System
Alternative Designation
Prometey-Class (Project 498 Class) Ukrainian Tug Boat
Type
Tug Boat
Builder
Gorokhovetsk Shipyard, Russia
Crew
6
Dimensions
Length
29.3 m
Beam
8.3 m
Draft
3.09 m
Displacement, Standard
257 t
Displacement, Full Load
303 t
Propulsion System
Engine Name
DR-30-50
Engine Type
Diesel 2
Engine Power
1200 bhp
Maximum Range
6000 nm
Maximum Speed
20.3 km/h (11 knots)
Armament
Machine Gun
Name
2 x KPVT 14.5mm Heavy Machine Gun
Type
Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber
14.5 mm
Length
1,980 mm
Barrel Length
1,346 mm
Height
225 mm
Weight
49 kg
Action
Short recoil operation
Rate of Fire
600 rpm
Muzzle Velocity
1,005 m/s
Feed System
40-round belt
Sights
iron or optical
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
14.5 mm
Cartridge
14.5 x 114 mm
Basic Load
INA
Radar Systems
Name
Don-2 (NATO name - Pill Box)
Type
Navigational
Range
1500-2000 km
Diameter
18 m
Azimuth
360 deg
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Support Ships
Naval > Support Ships
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
29.3 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (4)
Russia
Ukraine
Cuba
Iraq
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