The ships of the Zvezdochka shipyard have completed the repair and modernization of the Marshal Ustinov missile cruiser of the Northern Fleet. On October 30, the ship left Severodvinsk for the White Sea to carry out a program of factory sea trials, which will last about a month. The water area between “Zvezdochka” and the neighboring plant “Sevmash” is rather narrow, therefore, in order to bring “Marshal Ustinov” to the open sea, the help of tugboats from the White Sea naval base was needed. One of them was the photographer Oleg Kuleshov, who made an exclusive report from the scene.
The company started to repair and modernize the cruiser in 2011. For five years, shipbuilders have completed a considerable amount of work, including the repair of gas turbine generators and main engines, the replacement of general ship systems, as well as the modernization of the cruiser's electronic weapons. According to Nikolai Kalistratov, Zvezdochka's general director, she is fully prepared for repairs to other ships of Project 1164 Atlant - missile cruisers Moskva and Varyag. The transfer of "Marshal Ustinov" to its permanent base (Severomorsk) is scheduled for December this year.
During the tests, the crew of the cruiser and the delivery team, consisting of Zvezdochka specialists and representatives of contractor enterprises, will check all the systems and mechanisms of the ship in real sea conditions.
The project 1164 Atlant cruisers, the development of which began in 1972 by the Leningrad Northern Design Bureau, are considered an intermediate link between the Kirov project nuclear missile cruisers and the Sovremenny-class destroyers. The ships have a powerful missile armament surface-to-surface class - in particular, Marshal Ustinov has 16 launchers of P-1000 Vulcan cruise missiles. In addition, the cruiser is armed with an AK-130 naval automatic cannon, six AK-630 automatic naval gun mounts, an S-300 Fort anti-aircraft missile system (64 launchers), two anti-aircraft missile systems OSA-MA, two RBU-6000 missile and bomb launchers and a Ka-27 helicopter.
The cruiser Marshal Ustinov is the second in the series. The ship was built and handed over to the fleet in 1986 by the 61 Communards Shipyard (Nikolaev). According to project 1164, three cruisers were built in Nikolaev: Moskva (for the Black Sea Fleet), Marshal Ustinov (for the Northern Fleet), and Varyag (for the Pacific Fleet). 4th cruiser of this project, now bearing the name "Ukraine", was not completed and has been standing at its native shipyard for many years.
The tugs of the Belomorsk naval base take the cruiser away from the pier of the Zvyozdochka shipyard
The cruiser was taken out to sea by the tugboat of the White Sea naval base "Viktor Tikhonov"
It is not easy for a large ship to leave the narrow water area of the Sevmash and Zvezdochka enterprises, so the tugs of the Belomorsk naval base help it
The cruiser received the name "Marshal Ustinov" in 1986 (earlier it was called "Admiral of the Fleet Lobov"). The ship is named in honor of the Minister of Defense of the USSR, Marshal of the Soviet Union Dmitry Fedorovich Ustinov
In July 1989, the cruiser made a friendly visit to the American naval base Norfolk
In July 1991, the cruiser arrived at the US Naval Base Miami
From 1994 to 1997, the cruiser was undergoing repairs at the Severnaya Verf enterprise in St. Petersburg
In 2001, the capital of the Republic of Belarus, the city of Minsk, took over the patronage of Marshal Ustinov. This fact was enshrined in an agreement signed by the chairman of the Minsk City Executive Committee and the commander of the ship.
Behind the ship - the lights of Severodvinsk
View from the side of the tug on the bow of the cruiser
It is planned that after the transfer of the cruiser to the fleet, he will go to the Mediterranean Sea to carry out combat missions off the coast of Syria
According to preliminary data, next summer, Marshal Ustinov's "elder brother", the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet, cruiser Moskva, will arrive at Zvezdochka for repairs.
Memorable badge dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the service of "Marshal Ustinov"
Northern Fleet - possibly the most powerful naval forces Russia. It is there that the aircraft carrier "Admiral Kuznetsov" also serves. The service of the missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov, which was its flagship before the commissioning of the Petra, is also connected with the north.
This ship, built according to Project 1164 "Atlant", played an important role in maintaining the combat capability of the Russian fleet during difficult times for the country's economy. In the 90s, it was the Atlantes that were the largest and strongest Russian ships in combat formation.
Background
By 1970, the surface forces of the USSR Navy consisted mainly of anti-submarine ships. The exception was the missile cruisers of Project 58. However, there were few of them, and they did not pose a significant threat to the growing US aircraft carrier fleet. To remedy this situation, the designers began work on a new missile cruiser that could destroy any enemy ships, and at the same time would be cheaper to build and operate than the huge nuclear-powered ships of the Orlan project.
The cruisers under development received the project number 1164 and the Atlant code. The lead ship - "Slava" - was laid down in Nikolaev in 1976. The next one - "Admiral of the Fleet Lobov" - began construction in 1978. This ship will later become "Marshal Ustinov".
Design
Already by appearance, the architecture of "Marshal Ustinov" can be identified in it as a ship designed in the Soviet Union. The long forecastle, the highly inclined stem, the pyramidal masts and the beveled superstructure give the origin. These contours provide better seaworthiness and reduce radar visibility. The power plant of the ship - gas turbines, of which two are cruising, and four are afterburners to ensure maximum speed.
The assignment of the Atlanta - the destruction of any ships of a potential enemy - determined the type of its main weapon.
Heavy anti-ship missiles The P-500 "Basalt" was only slightly inferior in capabilities to the "Granit" which the "Orlans" were armed with. Since it was impossible to hide the launchers in the hull on the smaller Atlantes, the sixteen missile containers placed along the sides became the most visible detail of the ships' appearance. Including "Marshal Ustinov".
Installations for launching anti-aircraft missiles "Fort", which protect ships from any air targets at long distances, are located below deck, between the chimneys and the helicopter hangar. The Osa missiles, which provide defenses in the close range, are launched from installations on either side of the hangar.
Artillery armament is universal, designed both for anti-aircraft fire and for engaging weakly protected surface and ground targets. It includes a twin 130mm AK-130 gun mount located in the bow and six 30mm AK-630 automatic cannons. Two of them are located in the bow, in front of the navigating bridge, and two on each side at the central superstructure.
The ship's anti-submarine weapon includes two 533mm torpedo tubes, from which missile-torpedoes can also be launched. Two RBU-6000 bombers are in front of the bridge. A helicopter based on a missile cruiser is also used to combat submarines.
Initially, "Marshal Ustinov" carried the already obsolete Ka-25 helicopter, Russian time it was replaced by the more modern and powerful Ka-27.
After the modernization of the ship, the Basalt missiles were replaced by the P-1000 Vulcan. It is possible to replace anti-aircraft missiles with more modern complex S-400.
The Vulcan complex was created specifically so that they could easily re-equip ships armed with Basalt. The P-1000 differs from the P-500 in its lightweight design, due to which the firing range is increased.
They had to sacrifice the mass of the warhead and armor, but now the rocket can cover a much greater distance, being at a low altitude and maneuvers better, avoiding damaging factors.
Service history
The cruiser was launched in 1982, and was handed over to the fleet only in 1986. And just a month after the acceptance of the ship, a significant event took place. All "Atlantes" were subsequently renamed, but with "Admiral Lobov" it happened right away. He was given a new name - "Marshal Ustinov", in honor of the late Minister of Defense of the USSR. With this name, the cruiser went to the Northern Fleet.
Until 1991, the cruiser Marshal Ustinov managed to take part in two military campaigns in the Mediterranean and made an official visit to the United States.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the cruiser remained in the north and continued to make "friendship visits". At this time, the flagship of the Northern Fleet - - was sent to the reserve (and in fact - to suck). The same thing happened with other "Orlans".
The ships of the Atlant project turned out to be the most powerful of the combat-ready Russian ships, and the admirals began to carry flags to them. The cruiser Marshal Ustinov, returning from repairs, headed the Northern Fleet. Later he again ceded this post to "Orlan" - this time to "Peter the Great". Service from this did not become easier - the beginning of the new century, the cruiser spent in regular campaigns. And in 2011 he got up to modernization.
"Overhaul" of "Ustinov" dragged on for six years. The completion date was postponed and even rumors leaked out that it was too expensive to upgrade the cruiser and it was cheaper to replace it, having bought the unfinished fourth ship of the project from Ukraine. But the repairs ended well, and the cruiser Marshal Ustinov returned to Severomorsk in 2017.
Specifications
The closest analogue of Marshal Ustinov in terms of size and displacement is the American missile cruiser Ticonderoga. However, the ships differ in purpose quite seriously. The American cruiser was conceived as a defensive cruiser, covering aircraft carriers from submarines and aircraft.
The combat missions of "Marshal Ustinov" were conceived as directly opposite to the "Ticonderoga".
This "Atlant" was supposed to become the main striking force of the squadron, and it was supposed to cover carrier-based aircraft... Despite the presence of powerful Fort anti-aircraft missiles, their number on Atlanta is less than on nuclear-powered Orlans and less than Standard missiles on Ticonderogs.
Besides, Radar systems Aegis on American cruisers can simultaneously fire up to 18 missiles at a target. The only guidance radar "Fort" could simultaneously direct only two missiles to one target. The outdated Igla installations were also criticized.
Of greater interest is the comparison with the latest US Navy destroyer Zamvolt. Although it is considered a destroyer, it is larger than most cruisers.
| "Marshal Ustinov" | USS Zumwalt | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement, tons | 11280 | 15995 |
| Length, meters | 186,5 | 190 |
| Travel speed, knots | 32 | 30 |
| Crew, people | 510 | 170 |
| Armament | ASM "Vulkan", SAM "Fort", 130mm gun mount, 6pcs of 30mm anti-aircraft guns, rocket launchers | 20 universal launchers (total ammunition - 80 missiles). Artillery pieces provided but not installed |
Speaking about "Zamvolt", one has to talk not so much about its fighting qualities as about its combat readiness. The destroyer, which has been in service since 2016, has already been repaired and remains a target for criticism. Its high cost, complexity and the notorious uncertainty of fighting qualities are condemned.
Until now, artillery has not been commissioned on the destroyer, and the proposed composition of the artillery weapons itself has been constantly changing. The only indisputable thing is that Zamvolt has an unprecedentedly high level of automation. And the indisputable advantage of "Ustinov", in comparison with "Zamvolt", is that it is cheaper and has long been mastered by sailors.
The original name of "Marshal Ustinov" - "Admiral Lobov" - was transferred to the fourth ship of the project. And when Ustinov stood for modernization, the fourth Atlant reappeared in its history - as a possible replacement.
The last Atlant was also short-lived by the Lobov - after the collapse of the USSR, unfinished, it became the only cruiser of the Ukrainian fleet.
For 20 years it, called "Ukraine", was repeatedly tried to complete and put into operation, but it did not move away from the wall of the plant. In the last decade, the talk was no longer about the completion, but about “where to put it”.
The missile cruiser of the project 1164 "Marshal Ustinov" did not have a chance to fight. Of course, it is hardly worth regretting that he did not manage to sink a single aircraft carrier. But he never fired at ground targets, did not participate in operations to combat pirates.
However, while the hostilities are underway, and the cruiser remains in service - the likelihood of it combat use remains. Undoubtedly, in terms of operational qualities, the Atlanta turned out to be successful ships. And here are the questions about the weakness of the anti-aircraft gun and the appropriateness anti-submarine weapons will obviously go unanswered.
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In Russia, the missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov entered service after six years of repair. After its introduction, the Russian Navy acquired the fourth ship of this class.
Missile cruiser"Marshal Ustinov" returned to combat formation after six years of repair. This was stated by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at a meeting of the board of the military department, Interfax reports.
According to him, the cruiser is being introduced "into the permanent readiness forces."
The repair itself on the cruiser was completed in December 2016. Then he returned to the base of the Northern Fleet, in Severomorsk. On December 26, a "solemn ceremony of welcoming the cruiser" was held on the pier, the press service of the fleet said (quoted by TASS).
Repairs on the cruiser began in 2011. Initially, they wanted to carry out a "medium repair" on the cruiser. However, later, in 2013, it was decided to carry out a "serious modernization". In particular, instead of the initially installed anti-ship missile system "Basalt" (firing range - up to 500 km), it was decided to install the "Vulcan" complex (range - up to 700 km), the headquarters of the Navy told Interfax. Also, the ship carried out repairs to the structures of the ship's hull, mechanisms of propellers and rudders, the main power plant and other systems.
In October 2016, the cruiser went to sea for factory sea trials. During them, the ship traveled 4 thousand nautical miles. At the same time, Igor Ponomarev, vice president of the united shipbuilding corporation for military shipbuilding, announced that the cruiser would enter combat formation by the end of 2016.
Armament
Rocket armament
- 8 x 2 - missile launcher "Basalt" (16 missiles);
- 8 x 1 - PU SAM 3M41 "Fort" (64 missiles);
- 2 x 2 - PU SAM 4K33 "Osa-M" (40 missiles).
Mine torpedo armament
- 2 x 5 - 533 mm TA DTA-53-1164;
- 2 х 12 - 213 mm RBU-6000 "Smerch-2".
Radio-technical weapons
- RLK MR-800 "Flag";
- 2 navigation radar "Vaygach";
- SJSC MGK-335 "Platina";
- EW complexes MP-150 "Gurzuf-A", MP-152 "Gurzuf-B", MP-262 "Fence", MP-407 "Start-2";
- BIUS "Woodcutter-1164".
Ships of the same type
General information
From March 24 to March 28, 1987, "Marshal Ustinov" took part in large command and staff exercises of the Northern Fleet together with other ships of the Atlantic squadron - TARKR "Kirov", RRC "Vice-Admiral Drozd", BOD "Admiral Nakhimov", "Admiral Makarov "," Admiral Yumashev "," Kronstadt "," Savvy "and" Stroyny ", as well as EM" Excellent "," Modern "and" Desperate "under the leadership of the fleet commander, Admiral IM Kapitanets. During the exercise, the air defense tasks of the order of the ships were worked out. Rocket firing at KSR-5 targets was successfully performed. According to the results of the exercises, the actions of the ships and the training of personnel by the command of the fleet were assessed positively.
As noted in the order of the Commander of the Northern Fleet dated November 12, 1987 - in the competition for the fleet championship in EMP and preparation for the fight for survivability of the RRC, "Marshal Ustinov" took first place among surface ships 1 rank.
December 7, 1987 a detachment of ships as part of the RRC "Marshal Ustinov" and the BOD "Admiral Makarov" under the flag of the chief of staff of the 120th BRK captain 2nd rank A.I. Brazhnik went to combat service to the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea. The cruiser took part in search operations of anti-submarine forces in the Barents, Ionian and Mediterranean Seas. During combat service, tracking was carried out American aircraft carriers Coral Sea and Forrestal in readiness to immediately launch missile strikes against them with the start of hostilities.
From April 12 to May 10, 1988, in order to rest the crews and carry out navigation repairs, the Marshal Ustinov RRC and the Admiral Makarov BOD made a business call to the port of Tartus (Syria) under the flag of the commander of the 5th squadron, Rear Admiral V.G. Egorova.
Missile cruiser "Marshal Ustinov" (right) next to the TARKR "Kirov" in Severomorsk, 1987
In the period from May 12 to June 10, 1988, direct tracking of the nuclear aircraft carrier was carried out Dwight D. Eisenhower... The ships of the detachment performed the task of the radar patrol in the Otranto Strait three times during their participation in the credit exercise of the 5th Flotilla and the exercises of the Black Sea Fleet under the leadership of the fleet commander, Admiral M.N. Khronopulo.
The cruiser returned from combat service July 25, 1988... According to its results, Marshal Ustinov covered 21680 miles for 200 days.
On February 14, 1989, Colonel-General B.N.Moiseev, Chief of the General Staff of the USSR Armed Forces, visited the cruiser.
On April 6, 1989, the Minister of Defense of France Jean-Pierre Shevenman came aboard the Marshal Ustinov.
June 30, 1989 the missile cruiser again entered combat service in the Mediterranean. In addition to Marshal Ustinov, the Soviet detachment of warships also included the destroyer Otlichny and the tanker Genrikh Hasanov. Vice-Admiral IV Kasatonov, First Deputy Commander of the Northern Fleet, raised his flag on the cruiser.
From 21 to 25 July 1989, the ships of the detachment made an official friendly visit to the US naval base Norfolk. During the visit, on July 24, 1989, the USSR Ambassador to the United States, Yu. V. Dubinin, visited the board of the Marshal Ustinov RRC. On behalf of the Soviet ambassador, a solemn reception was given on board the cruiser, which was attended by the NATO General Command in the Atlantic, Admiral F. Kelso, the commander of the US Atlantic Fleet, Admiral Carter, the commander of the submarine forces of the Atlantic Fleet, Vice Admiral Redd, the commander of the US 2nd Fleet Vice- Admiral Johnson, Commander of the Norfolk Main Naval Base Rear Admiral Pappas, Commandant of the Military Staff College Vice Admiral Delhi, Commander of the 8th Cruising Destroyer Group Rear Admiral Robinson and Mayor of Norfolk Leaf.
In the continuation of combat service from August 15, the ships practiced combat training tasks and special assignments as part of the 5th operational squadron of the USSR Navy in the Mediterranean Sea.
On September 10, 1989, Lieutenant General Iley Ceausescu, Deputy Defense Minister of the Socialist Republic of Romania, visited the board of the Marshal Ustinov RRC and the Baku TAKR.
From October 9 to November 1, for inter-voyage repairs and rest of the personnel of the RRC "Marshal Ustinov" and EM "Otlichny" they paid a business visit to the port of Tartus (Syria). During this visit on October 25, 1989, the military advisers of the USSR Ministry of Defense in the Syrian Arab Republic, Lieutenant General I. S. Kopylev, Vice Admiral I. F. Anisimov and Major General S. V. Kabanov, boarded the cruiser.
From 7 to 9 November 1989 "Marshal Ustinov" made a business visit to the port of La Valletta (Malta).
From 12 to 17 November 1989, the RRC "Marshal Ustinov" under the flag of the Main Command of the Navy, Admiral of the Fleet V. N. Chernavin, together with the destroyer "Otlichny", paid an official visit to the port of Algeria (Algerian People's Democratic Republic). During a visit on November 12, 1989, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the USSR to Algeria I.S.Taratuta boarded the cruiser.
December 16, 1989 the cruiser returned to the main base of the Northern Fleet, completing combat service. According to its results, from June 30 to December 16, 1989, the RRC "Marshal Ustinov" covered 23358 miles.
Based on the results of combat training and the fulfillment of the tasks of combat service in the ocean in 1989, the RRC "Marshal Ustinov" by the decision of the Military Council of the Federation Council was awarded the challenge banner of the Military Council of the KSF. In addition, the cruiser was awarded the title of "excellent ship" with an entry in the Book of Honor of the Military Council of the Northern Fleet. Also in 1989, "Marshal Ustinov" won the prize of the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy for rocket firing with the main complex.
On July 8, 1990, a delegation from Canada headed by the chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces, General De Shestelein, visited the board of the RRC "Marshal Ustinov".
In 1990, the missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov again won the Navy Commander's Prize in missile firing with the main complex. Also, at the end of the year, it was declared the best ship in the Northern Fleet for damage control.
Lifting the jack on the RRC "Marshal Ustinov" during the ship's visit to Mayport (USA), July 16, 1991
WITH January 4, 1991 the cruiser Marshal Ustinov again performed combat missions in the Mediterranean. The detachment also included nuclear cruiser Kalinin, destroyer Impeccable and BOD Simferopol, commanded a detachment on the flagship Kalinin by the commander of the 120th BRK, Captain 1st Rank A. I. Brazhnik.
On June 4, 1991, General of the Army P. A. Arkhipov, Deputy Minister of Defense of the USSR, visited the board of the cruiser Marshal Ustinov.
On June 11, 1991, the RRC "Marshal Ustinov" was visited by the Chief of Staff of the Royal Navy of Great Britain, 1st Sea Lord of the Admiralty, Admiral Sir John D. Oswald.
In continuation of combat service from June 23 to August 8, 1991, a detachment of ships consisting of the RRC "Marshal Ustinov", the BOD "Simferopol" and the tanker "Dniester" under the flag of the Commander of the Northern Fleet, Admiral FN Gromov, paid an official friendly visit to the naval base USA Mayport. During the visit on July 16, 1991, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the USSR to the USA Komplektov boarded the Marshal Ustinov. Also, while staying in Mayport on July 17, the cruiser Marshal Ustinov was visited by the commander of the US 2nd Atlantic Fleet.
On August 27, 1991, the RRC "Marshal Ustinov" was visited by a group of World War II veterans who participated in escorting Anglo-American convoys to the USSR.
Following the results of 1991, the RRC "Marshal Ustinov" confirmed the title of "excellent ship" and was again entered in the Book of Honor of the Military Council of the Federation Council.
On June 12, 1993, the Commander of the Northern Fleet, Admiral OA Erofeev, boarded the Marshal Ustinov.
In 1993, from June 30 to July 5, the cruiser together with the BOD "Admiral Kharlamov" paid an official visit to the Canadian port of Halifax. The detachment was headed by the Commander of the Northern Fleet, Admiral OA Erofeev. During a visit to Halifax on June 30, 1993, the cruiser was visited by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Canada S.V. Belonogov, on July 2 - the chief of staff armed forces Admiral Anderson, and on July 4, 1993, the Mayor of Halifax visited the Marshal Ustinov. After the visit to the Canadian port, joint maneuvers in the Atlantic were carried out with the ships of the Canadian and US Navy.
During the cruise, from July 7 to 10, 1993, "Marshal Ustinov" and "Admiral Kharlamov" visited the port of Boston (USA). During this visit, on July 8, 1993, the RRC "Marshal Ustinov" was visited by an official delegation of US Navy officers.
According to the results of 1993, the RRC "Marshal Ustinov" was declared the best ship in the Northern Fleet for damage control.
On March 2, 1994, the missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov was visited by the mayor of Kirkenes (Norway); Also this month, the cruiser was visited by a group of senior NATO officers led by the NATO commander-in-chief of the North-West theater of operations, General G. Johnson.
In 1994-1997, the cruiser was under repair at Severnaya Verf (former plant named after A. A. Zhdanov) in St. Petersburg.
On May 9, 1995, the repaired cruiser was visited by the heads of the military delegations of the countries participating in the naval parade dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
In 1996, Marshal Ustinov took part in the naval parade in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Russian fleet in St. Petersburg as a flagship.
On July 27, 1996, the RRC "Marshal Ustinov" was visited by the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral FN Gromov.
From July 21 to August 21, 1998, the "Marshal Ustinov", who left the repair of the RRC, took part in the exercise of the Northern Fleet "Big Kumzha".
In June 1999, the cruiser took part in the Zapad-99 strategic command and staff exercises under the leadership of the Russian Defense Minister. One of the objectives of the exercise was to defeat the enemy surface ships in the operational zone of the KSF. The seventh operational squadron of the Northern Fleet, in addition to Marshal Ustinov, was represented at the exercises by the Peter the Great TARKR and the Admiral Chabanenko BPK. The cruisers and the BOD launched a preemptive attack with cruise missiles at the forces of the mock enemy together with the Smolensk and Voronezh submarine missile cruisers. As a result of this blow, the destruction of the enemy's KUG cover detachment and the main object of influence at a distance of 300 km was credited to the ships that inflicted it.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy of November 6, 1999, the KUG as part of the Peter the Great TARKR, RRC "Marshal Ustinov" and the BOD "Admiral Chabanenko" was declared the best tactical group of the fleet with the award of the Navy General Committee for repelling attacks by enemy air attack weapons when performing rocket firing.
At the end of 1999, the RRC "Marshal Ustinov" was declared the best ship in the fleet in electromechanical training and was awarded the Navy Commander's Prize for the first place in the competition for the championship of the Navy among formations in repelling air strikes.
In January 2001, the cruiser underwent navigational repairs at SRZ-35 (Rosta settlement, Murmansk region), which is part of Zvyozdochka OJSC.
In 2001, after the visit of a delegation from Minsk and the signing of an agreement between the chairman of the Minsk city executive committee and the commander of the ship over Marshal Ustinov, the capital of Belarus took over the patronage.
From 18 to 13 July 2003, the largest naval exercises in recent decades were deployed in the Baltic Sea Russian fleet... The missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov became the flagship of the joint squadron of the Northern and Baltic fleets. On board the cruiser, the presidents of Russia and Poland, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Kwasniewski, watched the exercise.
In 2004, the cruiser took part in a long-distance cruise of the aircraft carrier multipurpose group (AMG) of the Northern Fleet to the North-East Atlantic. September 27, 2004 AMG, led by the aircraft carrier "Admiral Kuznetsov", went to the exercises; his flag on the "Admiral Kuznetsov" was held by the first deputy commander of the Northern Fleet, Vice-Admiral V. G. Dobroskochenko. In addition to "Marshal Ustinov" and "Admiral Kuznetsov", the detachment of ships included the heavy nuclear cruiser "Peter the Great", the BOD "Severomorsk" and "Admiral Levchenko", the destroyer "Admiral Ushakov", nuclear submarine K-335 Gepard, tanker Sergei Osipov, and rescue tugs Altai and SB-406. One of the main tasks of the exercises was to work out the interaction of ships in repelling attacks of a simulated enemy, as well as to perform flights from the deck of an aircraft carrier by ship pilots. On October 24, AMG returned to the Kola Bay, completing the exercises.
In May 2006, the TARKR "Peter the Great" and the RRC "Marshal Ustinov" were visited by the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Sergei Ivanov.
In the summer of 2008, the missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov replaced the large anti-submarine ship Severomorsk on watch at the Spitsbergen archipelago to ensure the safety of Russian navigation in the Arctic.
RRC "Marshal Ustinov" (right) next to the TARKR "Peter the Great" at the pier in Severomorsk, 2006
In July 2011, the cruiser was delivered to Severodvinsk for overhaul and modernization.
At the beginning of 2016, the cruiser was in Severodvinsk and was undergoing scheduled repairs and modernization at the Zvezdochka enterprise. The repairs according to the plan were supposed to be completed back in 2015, but later the date of delivery of the ship to the fleet was postponed to the second half of 2016.
On November 5, 2016, in the waters of the White Sea, the crew of the missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov celebrated the jubilee date - the 30th anniversary of admission to the Northern Fleet. The fleet command sent congratulatory telegrams to the cruiser crew. This is the first anniversary and festive date that the crew of the cruiser celebrates at sea after repair and modernization, which was completed in October 2016 at the Zvezdochka shipyard shipyard in Severodvinsk.
On June 19, 2017, the combat crews of the Pyotr Veliky heavy nuclear missile cruiser and the Marshal Ustinov missile cruiser performed joint artillery firing with a universal caliber in the Barents Sea, practicing combat with a detachment of imaginary enemy ships. In cooperation with the pilots of the mixed air regiment of the Air Force and Air Defense Association of the Northern Fleet, the crews of the Peter the Great TARKR and the Marshal Ustinov RRC also conducted an exercise to repel surprise attacks by aircraft and aircraft missiles diving on the ships of the formation. During the exercise, sailors performed artillery fire at simulated aerial targets set up by aircraft. This episode completed the active phase of the joint cruise of the Northern Fleet cruisers in the Barents Sea, which was launched in mid-June 2017. The crews of the cruisers worked out the coherence of actions in joint maneuvering, the use of weapons and technical means, carried out training measures to combat the damage of ships on the move and while at anchor, and also conducted training in assisting a conditionally damaged ship.
During the service, the cruiser carried the following side numbers:
- 118 (in 1986);
- 088 (since 1988);
- 070 (in 1991);
- 055 (from 1993 to the present).
Commanders
During the service the missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov commanded:
| Dates | Rank | Commander | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-1989 | captain 2 (1) rank | Veregin Vladimir Dmitrievich |  |
| 1989-1991 | captain 2 (1) rank | Frunza Grigory Ivanovich |  |
| 1991-1996 | 1st rank captain | Avakyants Sergey Iosifovich |  |
| 1996-1998 | 1st rank captain | Kuliev Igor Nadyrovich | -- |
| 1998-2002 | 1st rank captain | Sobgaida Andrey Vladimirovich |  |
| 2002-2005 | 1st rank captain | Zhuga Sergey Yurievich |  |
| 2005-2008 | 1st rank captain | Kravchenko Petr Mikhailovich |  |
| 2008-2011 | 1st rank captain | Igor Neklyudov |  |
| 2011-present in. | 1st rank captain | Alantiev Sergey Gennadievich |  |
In the list, the ranks of commanders are given for the period in office (if during this period the next rank was awarded, it is given in brackets).
Missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov is a cruiser-class combat ship, one of the ships of the Atlant project.
Now the ship has been under scheduled repair for 5 years already. It is part of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Federation.
The ship got its name in honor of one of the USSR defense ministers - Marshal Dmitry Ustinov.
History of creation
Within the framework of the Atlant project, the task was to build ten missile cruisers, of which this moment only four were built. "Marshal Ustinov" is one of the ships of this project.
Its construction was started in October 1978 at the Nikolaev shipyard. Four years later, "Marshal Ustinov" was launched, and already in 1986 she was admitted to the Northern Fleet with full armament on board.
The main goal of the construction of the Atlant project cruisers is the safety of vital ocean zones for the USSR, with the help of well-armed missile cruisers.
Specifications
- The ship's displacement is standard, as for ships of the Atlant project - 11 thousand tons;
- The length of Marshal Ustinov reaches almost 187 meters;
- The capacity of the Ustinov's power plant is a total of 105 thousand horsepower;
- Maximum cruiser speed - 32 knots;
- The maximum cruising range (at 18 knots) is 7-8 thousand nautical miles;
- The supply of fuel and food should be enough for one month without any problems (sailing autonomy);
- The ship's crew after modernization is 510 people.
Armament
Like all cruisers of the Atlant project, Marshal Ustinov has the most powerful weapons capable of striking underwater, land, air and surface targets in a huge radius. Artillery armament consists of one AK-130 artillery mount with two twin guns.
missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov photo
Anti-aircraft artillery is represented by six automatic heavy machine gun mounts with six barrels - AK-630. The cruiser's missile armament is a matter of pride. On "Marshal Ustinov" installed:
- Sixteen P-1000 Vulkan missile systems capable of carrying nuclear warheads capable of hitting a target at a distance of up to 1000 km;
- it is also possible to fire high-explosive cumulative shells;
- 64 S-300F "Fort" launch fire systems capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 150 km;
- For firing at relatively close distances, the cruiser has two missile complex"Osa-MA", capable of hitting any targets at a distance of up to 15 km;
- The ship's torpedo armament consists of two 533-mm torpedo tubes;
- For air support, the cruiser can carry one Ka-27 multipurpose helicopter on board.
Service history
A year after its construction, "Ustinov" was already on military service in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. In 1989, the cruiser visited the US military base - Norfolk on an official visit. From 1994 to 1997, the cruiser was under repair to replace the power plant. In 2001, he again went to the repair of navigation systems.
cruiser Marshal Ustinov photo
In 2008, he patrolled the Arctic Ocean. Since 2011, the cruiser has been on overhaul... For now renovation work are approaching the final stage, and at the end of 2016 it is planned to test the ship. In 2017, "Marshal Ustinov" is scheduled to return to the fleet.
Perhaps, after its renovation, in 2017, Marshal Ustinov will become the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet, while the same type cruiser Moskva will go for scheduled repairs.
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