Mirka class frigate

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The Mirka Class was the Nato reporting name for a class of light frigates built for the Soviet Navy in the mid-late 1960's. The Soviet Designation was Strozhevoi Korabl (escort ship) Project 35 (Mirka I) and Project 35 M (Mirka II). The role of these ships was anti-submarine warfare in shallow waters and they were similar to the Petya class frigates. 18 ships were built by Yantar shipyard Kaliningrad and all ships were decommissioned in 1989-1992.

[edit] General characteristics

From Conway's All the World's fighting ships 1947-1995

Displacement: 950 tons standard, 1150 tons full load
Length: 82.4 m
Beam: 9.2 m
Draught: 2.9m
Machinery: 2 shaft CODAG
- gas turbines - 30,000 hp
- diesels - 12,000 hp
Speed: 30 knots
Range: 4800 nm at 10 knots, 500nm at 30 knots
Armament
- 4 76mm guns (2x2)
- 4 RBU 6000 anti-submarine rocket launchers (2 in project 35M)
- 5 406mm anti-submarine torpedo tubes (10 in project 35M)
Crew 98