In the history of domestic shipbuilding Large anti-submarine boat Project 1155 has a special place, and these boats were designed as universal submarine hunters of a potential enemy, capable of operating in any latitude. BPC Admiral ZakharovIt is named after the twice Hero of the Soviet Union.
The boat has come a long way in the Pacific Fleet, participating in numerous exercises and long-distance missions, and its design and armament reflected Soviet-era advanced engineering designed to effectively counter nuclear submarines. Today, after a deep modernization, the boat received a second life in a new status.
In this article, we will discuss in detail the technical specifications, history and operation of this legendary vessel, you will learn about how its role in the structure of the Navy has changed and what tasks it performs in the modern fleet.
History and design of Project 1155 BPC
Development of the project began in the late 1960s, when the naval command realized the need to create a specialized anti-submarine boat. Project 1134 BODThey had flaws in seaworthiness and weapons composition, and they needed to build a platform that could carry powerful sonar equipment and a variety of rocket weapons.
The chief designer was the Northern Design Bureau, and the focus was on the design of the project. autonomy The boat was to become the eyes and ears of the fleet, detecting hidden targets at long distances.
The construction was carried out at the Zvezda shipyard in Severodvinsk, the laying of the keel took place in 1980, and the launch took place two years later. In 1984, the boat entered service.The name of the eminent admiral who commanded the Pacific Fleet was a landmark event for the Far Eastern direction of the country's defense.
Why was the project called βUnsuccessfulβ?
