Future of the Croatian Navy

Croatian Fleet Review by "Per Nordenberg", thank you  ;)

Cartography
Coastline:
3,127 NM at the Adriatic Sea with 1,100 offshore islands.

Personnal Strength:
2009: 1,850 (620 officers)

Coast Defence:
Three mobile RBS 15 batteries on trucks (likely to be decommissioned due to lack of funds).
10 coastal artillery batteries.

2 Submersibles:
2 R-2 Mala class
2-man swimmer delivery vehicles [LDW], 1,4 tons, 4,9 meters.

0 (2-4 planned) corvettes:
2-4 MEKO type planned for service by 2015, up to 120 meters (to replace the two Kralj class).

5 missile boats:
2 Kralj
(RTOP 11 Kralj Petar Kresimir IV, RTOP 12 Kralj Dmitar Zvonimir), 382 and 390 tons resp. fl, 54+ meters, commissioned in 1992 (11) and 2001 (12) resp., overhaul and engine replacement in 2011, to be replaced by two new corvettes in mid 2010's.

2 Helsinki
(RTOP 41 Vukovar, RTOP 42 Dubrovnik), 300 tons fl, 45 meters, originally commissioned as Oulu and Kotka in the Finnish navy in 1985-86, decommissioned in 2007, transferred and recommissioned in 2009, have some ASW capability as well.

1 Konçar
(Šibenik), 264 tons fl, 45+ meters, originally commissioned in the Yugoslavian navy in 1978, recommissioned in 1991, has been overhauled with new turbine engines and radars, to remain in service until 2018-20.

4 (+ 6-10 planned) patrol boats:
(6-10 planned locally built with first launch late 2013, 40 meters.)

4 Mirna (type 140)
(OB-01 Novigrad, OB-02 Šolta, OB-03 Cavtat, OB-04 Hrvatska Kostajnica), 142 tons fl, 32+ meters, commissioned in 1982-85, modernized in 2007-09 with new radars and raiding boats, display new coast guard markings.

2 Landing Craft Tank
2 Cetina (Silba) [LCT/ML]
(DBM 81 Cetina, DBV 82 Krka), 880 tons fl, 49+ meters, commissioned in 1993 and 1995 resp., can be used for minelaying.

4 Landing craft
3 type 21 [LCVP]
(DJB 103, DJB 104, DJB 107), 38 tons fl, 21+ meters, built in 1987-88.

1 type 22 [LCVPF]
(DJC 106), 42 tons fl, 22+ meters, built in 1987.

1 Inshore Minehunter
1 MPMB
(LM 51 Korcula), 173 tons fl, 25+ meters, commissioned in 2007.

2 Training Ships
1 Moma (project 861) [AX]
(BS 72 Andrija Mohoroviçiç), 1,514 tons fl, 73+ meters, originally commissioned in 1972 as a survey vessel, used as the Naval Academy training ship.

1 Spasilac [ASR]
(BS 73 Faust Vrançiç), 1,590 tons fl, 55+ meters, former salvage ship now employed as a training and command unit, refitted in 2005.

1 Transport
1 PT 71 type [AKL]
(PT 71), 710 tons fl, 46+ meters, built in 1953, refitted in 2007.

The Croatian navy while being very small obviously have high ambitions with new highly capable corvettes and locally built patrol boats planned for the near future, but lack of funds might result in further delays or even cancellation. Much equipment is of Soviet or Yugoslavian origin or design, which has proved to difficult to even maintain.

The "Bulk" of this blog now completed

Hi Warships Fan's ;)
Now I have finished the "bulk" of this blog.

After writing reviews of the sixty largest navies of the world, unfortunately, due to a "growing lack of time"..., I can not make a full worldwide "Fleet Reviews" (220 countries, hundreds of naval organisations: State Navies, Coast-Guard, Maritime Police...).

So now my main goal will be to update this blog & these "Fleets Reviews"

FUTURE OF THE SMALLEST NAVIES...ANY HELP WAS GREATLY WELCOMED !!!
If you have some favorite small navies, feel free for you to write the corresponding review, and promised, I'll put your work on my blog

Here is the list (not exhaustive) of the small navies missing on this blog.

AMERICA:
- All "inland" navies (Bolivia, Paraguay...)
- Cuba, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Panama, Jamaica, Dominican Republic......

AFRICA:
- All "inland" navies (Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe...)
- All small "Black" navies (From Mauritania to Namibia; From Mozambique to Eritrea......)

EUROPA:
- All "inland" navies (Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Belarus...)
- Croatia, Bosnia, Albania, Malta.....

ASIA/PACIFIC:
- All "inland" navies (Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan...)
- Bangladesh, Burma...
- All small Pacific States

Future of the Nigerian Navy

In bad shape...

Cartography:
Of the entire Nigerian land aera, only 1,4 % were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastlines: 853 km; A EEZ of 216,789 km² claimed.

Personnal Strenght: 8000 (included Coast Guard).

Naval Bases: Warri; Port Harcourt; Sapele.

Frigates:
1 Aradu
(Aradu). 3300 tons, 125+ meters (German Meko 360 H1 frigate design). Commissioned by 1982.

1 Thunder
(Thunder). 3200+ tons, 115 meters (ex US Hamilton late 1960's Cutter). Transferred by 2011.

Corvettes:
1 Enymiri
(Enymiri). 680/780 tons, 126 meters. Commissioned by late 1970's, now likely unserviceable ?

Fast Attack Missiles Crafts:
1 to 3 Combattante IIIB
(1 Ayam still active ?, 2 others units likely unserviceable: Siri, Ekun).

Mid Shore Patrol Vessels
1 Ekpe
(Damisa). 57 meters (german FPB 57 fast patrol boat). 2 others units maybe already retired ? (Ekpe, Agu).

4 Manta
17 meters (Singapore built)

In Shore Patrol Vessels
Up to 6 ? Shaldag Mk 2
24+ meters (Israeli built). Commissioned by 2009/2010.

15 Defender RB-S
2+ tons, 8+ meters (US Defender SAR crafts)

Mine Warfare Ships
2 Ohue
(Ohue, Barama). (modified Italian Lerici MCM design).

Amphibious Ships
1 Ambe (LST)
(Ambe or Ofiom still operationnal ?). German built.

Others Auxiliary Ships
1 Training ship/presidential yacht
(Amariya)

4 Balsam (ex US buoy tenders)
(Kyanwa, Ologbo, Nwamba, Obula). 1000 tons, 55 meters (ex 1940's US type C buoy tender).

NIGERIAN COAST GUARD (PORT SECURITY POLICE): 2000
60 small patrol Crafts/RHIB, uncertain data ?
5 small (rivers ?) amphibious crafts, uncertain data ?

NIGERIAN NAVAL AVIATION
Helicopters:
- 3 A-109E Power (Utility)
- 2 AB/AW- 139 (SAR)
- 2 Lynx Mk 89 (SAR, unserviceable, likely already retired)

As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (or made some mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary & smaller ships/crafts), then said it ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !

Future of the Algerian Navy

Toward a progressive modernisation

Cartography:
Of the entire Algerian land aera, water surface (Rivers/Lakes) was negligible. Coastlines: 998 km; A EEZ of 128,865 km² claimed.

Personnal Strenght:
6000 (included 500 officers)

Naval Bases:
Mers El Kebir; Algiers; Annaba; Jibel

+/- 2 Light Frigates/Corvettes
Up to 2 Tigr
2000 tons, Ordered by 2011, to be commissioned by 2015.

3 Mourad Rais
(Mourad Rais, Rais Kellik, Rais Korfu). 1500+ tons (Russian Koni corvette). Commissioned by 1980/1984.

Submarines
Up to 2 Rais Hadi Slimane/Improved Kilo
To be commissioned in the following years

2 Rajs Hadi Mubarek/Kilo
(Rajs Hadj Mubarek, El Hadj Slimane). 3000 tons (Russian Project 887EKM Kilo). Commissioned by 1987/1988.

3 Corvettes
3 Rais Hamidou
(Rais Hamidou, Salah Rais, Rais Ali). 675 tons (Russian Nanuchka II design). Commissioned by 1980/1982.

Fast Attack Missiles Crafts
9 Osa II
(644, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 650, 651, 652). 240 tons. Commissioned by 1976/1980.

2 Osa I
(641, 642). 200+ tons. Commissioned by 1967.

Status of these ageing crafts highly uncertain....

Off Shore Patrol Vessels
3 Djebel Chenoua
(Djebel Chenoua, El Chihab, El Kirch). 550 tons. Commissioned by 1988/1995.

El Idrissi (Survey Ship)
(El Idrissi). 540 tons (Japanese built). Commissioned by 1980.

Mid Shore Patrol Vessels
11 Kebir
(El Djari, El Kechef, El Morakeb, El Moukadem, El Moutarid, El Rassed, El Saher, El Wafi, El Yadekh). 250 tons. Commissioned by 1982/1986.

Amphibious Ships
Up to 1 Improved San Giorgo
Ordered by 2011, to be commissioned by 2014.

1 Polnochny B (LSM)
(471). 800 tons. Commissioned by 1976.

2 Kalaat Beni Hammed (LST)
(Kalaat Beni Hammed, Kalaat Beni Rached). 2100+ tons. Commissioned by 1984.

Auxiliary Ships
1 Daxin (Training)
Uncertain data ?

El Mourafik (Salvage Ship)
(El Mourafik). 1000 tons

ALGERIAN COAST GUARD (500)
Patrol Crafts
4 Baglietto
Uncertain data ?

7 El Mouderrib
Uncertain data ?

4 El Mounkid
Uncertain data ?

20 Ocea FPB-98
100 tons, 31+ meters, commissioned by 2008/2011.

ALGERIAN NAVAL AVIATION
Aircrafts:
- 4 C-295 Persuader (Maritime Patrol), commissioned by 2011.

Helicopters:
- 5 Ka-31 (ASW), commissioned by 1997
- 6 AW-101 (SAR), commissioned by 2011
- 4 Super Lynx Mk 130 (ASW), commissioned by 2011

As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (or made some mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary & smaller ships/crafts), then said it ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !

Future of the Egyptian Navy

Between different paths...

Cartography:
Of the entire Egyptian land aera, only 0,632 % were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastlines: 2900 km; A EEZ of 261,824 km² claimed.

Personnal Strenght: 18 500 (8500 regular (included 2000 coast-guard) and 10 000 conscript)) + 14 000 reserve).

Naval Bases:
Alexandria; Port Said; Mersa Matruh; Port Tewfig; Safaqa; Hurghada; Suez; Al Ghardaqah.

+/- 6 Frigates:
4 Oliver Hazard Perry
(Sham El Sheik, Toushka, Mubarak, Taba). 4100+ tons, 138 meters (ex US O.H.Perry 1980's frigates). Transferred by 1998.

2 Knox
(Dumyat, Rasheed). 4200 tons, 134 meters (ex US Knox late 1960's frigates). Transferred by 1994.

+/- 4 Corvettes/Light Frigates
2 Najm El Zapher
(Najim El Zafir, Al Nasser). 1400/1900+ tons, 103+ meters (Chinese type 053 frigates).

2 El Suez
(El Suez, Aboukir). 1200/1400+ tons, 88+ meters (Spanish 1970's Descubierta light frigate design). Commissioned by 1984.

0 to 4 Submarines
4 ? Roméo
(831, 842, 852, 858). 1300/1700 tons (early 1980's Chinese Roméo built). Now obsolete & ageing units, very likely unserviceable/unreliable.

Fast Attack Missiles Crafts
Up to 4 Ambassador Mk-III
500+ tons, 60+ meters (US 2000's FAC design). To be commissioned by 2013+

3 to 9 Osa-I
Uncertain data ?, likely unserviceable/unreliable crafts ?

5 Tiger (Type 148)
260+ tons, 47 meters (ex early 1970's German Type 148 FAC). Transferred by early 2000's.

6 Ramadan
(Ramadan, Khybar, El Kadesseya, El Yarmouk, Badr, Hetteen). 300+ tons, 52 meters. Commissioned by 1981+

4 October
(785, 787, 789, 791). 80+ tons, 25+ meters (late 1970's design derived from the late 1950's Russian Komar FAC design).

4 to 6 ? Hegu
(609, 611, 613, 615, 617, 619 ?). 75/79+ tons, 27 meters (Chinese Type 024 PB).

Off Shore/Mid Shore Patrol Boats
4 to 8 ? Hainan (ASW coastal crafts)
(Al Hadi, Al Gatar, Al Saddam, Al Salam). maybe 4 others in reserve ?. 390+ tons

6 Shershen
170 tons, 34 meters (Russian built). Transferred by 1967/1968

4 Shangai II
130+ tons, 38+ meters (chinese built).

Medium Amphibious Ships
3 Polnocny A (LSM)
800 tons (polish built).

9 Vydra (LCU)
600 tons.

Mine-Warfare Ships
3 to 6 ? Assiout
(Gharbeya, Daqahleya, Bahareya, Sinai, Assiout ?). 560+ tons, 58 meters (Russian 1950's T-43 MCM).

3 or 4 Yurka
(Aswan, Giza, Sohag). 460 tons.

2 Osprey
800/900 tons, 57+ meters (ex US Osprey MCM).

3 Dhat Al Sawari
(Dhat Al Sawari, Navarine, Al Burullus). 200+ tons, uncertain data ?

Auxiliary Ships
2 Safaga (Survey ships)
(Safaga, Abu El Ghosn). 160+ tons (US Swiftships type ?).

6 Okhtenskiy (Ocean Tugs)
(Al Meks, Al Agami, Antar, Al Dikhila, Al Iskandarani, Al Kahira). 950 tons, 47+ meters.

7 or 8 Toplivo II (Coastal Tankers)
(Aida 4, Maryut, Al Furat, Al Nil, Ekdu, Atbarah, Aida 3, Al Manzalla).

1 Shalatein or Shaledin (tanker ?)
(Ex German Luneberg class ?, uncertain data ?)

1 Halaib (tanker ?)
(Halaib). (ex German Westerwald class ?, uncertain data ?)

Training Ships
1 El Fateh
(El Fateh). 2500 tons, (ex 1940's British destroyer)

1 Intisar
(Intisar). 500 tons, uncertain data ?

El Kousseir (Training Yacht)
(El Kousseir). 1000 tons, uncertain data ?

El Horreya (Training Yacht)
(El Horreya). 3700+ tons, uncertain data ?

1 Tariq
(Tariq). 2000 tons, (ex British 1940's sloop).

EGYPTIAN COASTAL DEFENCE
Coastal Missile Battery:
- Some SSC-2B Samlet.
- Up to 6 Mk 2 Otomat
Coastal Artillery:
Some 100mm, some 130mm (SM-4-1), 152mm

EGYPTIAN COAST GUARD (2000)
Mid-Shore Patrol Crafts
5 Nisr
Uncertain data ?

21 Timsah
Uncertain data ?

7 to 9 Swiftships
Uncertain data ?

Off-Shore Patrol Crafts
9 Type 83
Uncertain data ?

6 Crestitalia
Uncertain data ?

12 Sea Spectre Mk III
Uncertain data ?

12 Petersen ?
uncertain data ?

Maybe others various small crafts, uncertain data ?

EGYPTIAN NAVAL AVIATION:
Aircrafts:
- 4 Beech 1900C (Martime Patrol).

Helicopters:
- 5 SA-342 Gazelle (anti-tank, light anti-ships).
- 10 SH-2G Super Seasprite (ASW).
- 4 Sea King Mk 47 (ASW).

UAV:
- 2 Camcopter 5.1

As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (or made some mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary & smaller ships/crafts), then said it ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !

Future of the Royal Moroccan Navy

In full expansion...

Cartography:
Of the entire Moroccan land aera, only 0,056% (250 km²) were of water (Rivers/Lakes). Coastlines: 1835 km; A EEZ of 272,059 km² (without Western Sahara...).

Personnal Strenght: 7800 (Included 1500 Marines)

Naval Bases:
Casablanca; Agadir; Al-Hoceima; Dakhla; Tangier; Ksar Sghir.

1 Frigates:
1 Mohammed VI
(Mohammed VI). 6000 tons, 142+ meters (French Aquitaine/FREMM frigate design). To be commissioned by 2013.

+/- 5 Light Frigate/Corvettes:
1 Tarik Ben Ziyad
(Tarik Ben Ziyad). 2300+ tons, 105+ meters (Ducth Sigma 10513 corvette design). Commissioned by 2011.

2 Sultan Moulay Ismail
(Sultan Moulay Ismail, Allal Ben Abdellah). 2000+ tons, 97+ meters (Dutch Sigma 9813 corvette design). Commissioned by 2012.

2 Mohammed V
(Mohammed V, Hassan II). 2600/2900 tons, 93+ meters (French Floréal corvette/OPV design). Commissioned by 2002/2003.

1 Lieutenant Colonel Errahmani
(Lieutenant Colonel Errahmani). 1200/1400+ tons, 88+ meters (Spanish 1970's Descubierta light frigate design). Commissioned by 1982, to be retired very soon & replaced by the "Mohammed VI/FREMM" large frigate.

Off-Shore Patrol Vessels
Up to ? Bir Anzaran
(Bir Anzaran...). 800 tons, 70 meters (French OPV 70 design). Commissioned by 2011.

5 Rais Bargach
(Rais Bargach, Rais Britel, Rais Charkaoui, Rais Maaninou, Rais Al Mounastiri). 580 tons, 64 meters (French OPV 64 PB design). Commissioned by 1995.

4 El Lahiq
(El Lahiq, El Tawfiq, El Hamiss, El Karib). 420/500 tons, 55 meters (Osprey 55 PB design). Commissioned by 1987/1988.

6 Lieutenant de vaisseau Rabhi
(Lieutenant de vaisseau Rabhi, Errachiq, El Akid, El Maher, El Majid, El Bachir). 300/400 tons, 58 meters (Vigilance PB design). Commissioned by 1988

4 El Khattabi/Lazaga
(El Khattabi, Cdt Boutouba, Cdt El Harty, Cdt Azouggarh). 300/425 tons, 58 meters. Commissioned by 1981.

2 Okba
(Okba, Triki). 370/440 tons, 57 meters (French PR-72 PB design). Commissioned by 1976.

Mid Shore Patrol Vessels
6 P-32
(El Wacil, El Jail, El Mikdam, El Khafir, El Haris, El Essahir). 74/90 tons, 32+ meters (French P-32 PB design). Commissioned by 1975.

4 Improved P-32 (used by the Moroccan Customs/Coast Guard)
(Erraid, Erraced, El Kaced, Essaid). 74/90 tons, 32+ meters (French P-32 PB design). Commissioned by late 1980's.

1 El Boughaz I (Royal Yacht)
(El Boughaz). 53+ meters (1930's US built).

3 Medium Amphibious Ships
3 Daoud Ben Aicha
(Daoud Ben Aicha, Ahmed Es Sakali, Abou Abdallah El Ayachi). 770/1400+ tons, 60 meters (French Batral LST). Commissioned by 1977

Small/Medium Amphibious Ships
1 LCT
(French EDIC type

Various Auxiliary Ships
1 Ad Dakhla (Cargo ship)
(Ad Dakhla). 1100/2100 tons, 69 meters. Commissioned by 1997

1 Abou Barakat Albarbari (Oceanographic/Survey ship)
(Abou Barakat Albarbari). 1200+ tons, 64 meters (late 1960's US Robert D. Conrad class ship). Transferred by 1993.

2 Sailing Training Ship
(Boujdour, Al Massira). Uncertain data ?

Small Harbor Crafts
1 YDT 803 (harbor craft)
(YDT 803).

Some YTM (navigationnal crafts)
(Y-171...)

Fast Small Crafts/RHIB/In Shore Patrol Boats (used by the Moroccan Navy/Gendarmerie/Customs/Coast Guard Service)
10 Arcor 17
Uncertain data ?

18 Arcor 46
Uncertain data ?

15 Arcor 53
Uncertain data ?

10 Rodman 55
Uncertain data ?

10 Rodman 101
Uncertain data ?

10 Raidco Marine RPB 20
Uncertain data ?

2 Griffon 500TD (Overcrafts)
Uncertain data ?

ROYAL MOROCCAN MARINES (1500)
2 Small Brigades

GENDARMERIE ROYALE MAROCAINE (20 000, included both Land, Air, Sea troops)
Up to 18 Patrol Crafts
Some helicopters, able for SAR use (SA-360 Dauphin; 6 SA-330 Puma...)

MOROCCAN CUSTOMS/COAST GUARD
Up to ? 33 ? patrol Crafts (included above ?)
Up to 7 SAR small Crafts

ROYAL MOROCCAN NAVAL AVIATION:
Helicopters:
- 3 or 4 AS-565SA Eurocopter (Utility).

As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (or made some mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary & smaller ships/crafts), then said it ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !

Future of the Russian Navy: Part 2 : Auxiliary Ships

A usually always very useful fleet, but currently too big and...ageing...

Warning: some data uncertain, status of some ships relatively unclear...

+/- 1 Training Ships
1 Smolny (Project 887)
(Perekop). One other in reserve (Smolnyy). 7200+ tons, 138 meters training ship. Commissioned by 1976/1978.

+/- 14 Replenishment Ships (Fleet Oilers)
6 Alyay (Project 160 ?)
(Egorlyk, izhora, kola, ilim, yelnya, prut), 7200 tons, 106 meters, built in finland by 1967/1972.

2 ? Dubna
(Irkut, Pechenga), 11 400 tons, 130 meters, built in finland 1978, Irkut maybe already ? retired.

5 Boris Chilikin (Project 1559/1593)
(Sergey osipov, Vladimir kolyachitskiy, boris butoma, genrikh gasanov, ivan bubnov). 22 400 tons, 162 meters. Built 1971/1978.

1 Kaliningradneft
(Vyazma), 8900 tons, 115 meters, built by 1983 in finland.

+/- 26 Others Logistics Ships
2 Neon Antonov (Project 1595)
(dvina, irbit). 4000 tons, 96 meters. Built 1978/1987.

1 Vytegrales
(Yamal). 8900 tons, 121 meters. Built 1963/1966.

1 Yuniy Partisan (Project 740)
(Pechora). 3900 tons, 88 meters. Built 1976.

16 Onega (Acoustic Trials ships; Project 1806)
(akademik semenikhin, inzhener akulov, Vladimir peregudov, GKS 283, 286, SFP 95, 173, 177, 183, georgy chernyshyov, SFP 295, 372, boris akulov, akademik makeev, akademik isanin, viktor subbotin). Likely some were in reserve. 1400 tons, 80 meters. Built by 1972/2006

6 Muna (Coastal Ammunitions Transports; Project 1823/1824)
(BTP 94, 85, 87, 89, 90, 91). Others in reserve, 21 originally built. 680+ tons, 51 meters. Built by 1970/1976.

+/- 3 Hospital Ships
3 Ob (Project B-320)
(Irtysh, svir, yenisey). 11000 tons, 152 meters, built by 1981/1990.

+/- 12 Missiles & Nuclear Fuel Transport Ships
1 Daugava (Missile Ship; Project 1791)
(Daugava), 6200 tons, 113 metters.

1 Sadko (Missile ship; Project 11 570)
(Aleksander barykin). 11 400 tons, 159 meters. Built by 1987.

3 Luza (Missile Fuel Ships; Project 1541)
(Alambay, Barguzin, Selenga). 1500 tons, 62 meters, built by 1960/1962.

5 Vala (Nuclear Wastes Ships; Project 1783A)
(TNT-11, 19, 27, 29, 25). 2300 tons, 74 meters. Built by 1964/1971.

2 Belyanka (Nuclear Wastes Ships; Project 1151.0)
(Amur, Pinega). 8200 tons, 130 tons. Built by 1987.

+/- 73 Intelligence & Oceanographic/Survey Ships
10 Yug (Oceanographic Research Ships; Project 802)
(Senezh, Nikolai Matusevich, Donuzlav, Gidrolog, Marshal Gelovani, Pegas, Stvor, Visir, Vitse Admiral Vorontsov). 3000 tons, 82 meters, commissioned by 1978/1983.

3 alpinist (Intelligence Ships; Project 503M)
(GS 7, 19, 39). A fourth ship was unclear. 1100+ tons, 53 meters

1 Lira (Intelligence Ships; Project 1826)
(Pribaltika), in reserve. 3200/4900 tons, 105 meters. Commissioned by 1984.

4 Moma (Intelligence Ships; Project 861M)
(Kild’in, Liman, Ekvator, SSV-506). 1500 tons, 73 meters.. built in polish shipyards by 1968/1974.

7 Vishnya (Intelligence Ships; Project 864)
(Tavriya, viktor leonov, priazov’ye, kurily, vasily nikitich tatischev, fedor golovin, Karelia). 3400 tons, 94 meters. Built in polish shipyards by 1986/1988.

2 vinograd (Intelligence Ships)
(GS 525,526). 500 tons, 32 meters. 1985.

9 Kamenka (Intelligence Ships; Project 870)
(GS 211, 78, 202, 193, 206, 271, 200, 207, 103). 700 tons, 53 meters. Built in polish shipyards by 1968/1972.

21 Finik class (Intelligence Ships; Project 872)
(GS 86, 270, 388, 399, 400, 403, 301, VTR 75 (converted as ammunition carrier by 2000), GS 278, 397, 297, 296, 47, 392, 404, 405, 44, 84, 87, 402, 272). 1200 tons, 61 meters, built in polish shipyards by 1979/1981.

7 Biya class (Intelligence Ships; Project 871)
(GS 107, 194, 66, 210, 199, 269, 78). 720 tons, 54 meters. Built in polish shipyards by 1972/1976.

7 Moma class (Intelligence Ships; Project 861)
(cheleken, askold, Andromeda, antares, antartika, krilon, mars). 1500 tons, 73 meters. Built in polish shipyards by 1967/1974.

2 Sibirykov (Oceanographic Research Ships; Project 873)
(sibiryakov, romuald muklevich). 3400 tons, 85 meters. Built in Poland by 1990/1991.

+/- 7 Icebreakers/Polar-Logistic Ships
1 Amguema (Icebreakers)
(Yauza). 14 400 tons, 133 meters.

5 Dobrynya Nikitich (Project 97 ?)
(perevest, dobrynya nikitich, purge, buran, sadko). 2700 tons, 67 meters. Built by 1959/1974.

1 Ivan Susanin (Icebreaker)
(Ivan susanin), 3700 tons, 70 meters, built 1973.

+/- 12 Submarines Support Ships
4 Mikhail-Rudnitskiy (Salvage Submersible Support Ship; Project 05360)
Mikhail Rudnitskiy, Georgiy titov, Georgiy kozmin, Sayany. 7900 tons, 130 meters, built by 1979/1984.

1 El-bruz (Submarine Salvage Ship; Project 537)
(Alagez). 14 300 tons, 175 meters, built 1988.

1 Kashtan (Salvage Submersible Support Ship)
(SS 750), 5200 tons, 113 meters, built by 1990.

1 Kommuna (Submersible Salvage Ship)

(Kommuna), 2400 tons, 96 meters, built by 1913. SOOO AGEING warship (early 1910's built !!!!!!!!, that this ship will be refited into a magnificient museum warship......AMEN !!!)

3 Malina (Submarine Tenders; Project 2020)
(PTB 5, 6, 7). 13900 tons, 137 meters. Built by 1984/1991.

2 Urga (Submarine Tenders; Project 1886)
(Vladimir Yegorov, Volga). 9600 tons, 144 meters. Built by 1963/1968.

Ocean Tugs & Firefight Ships
Severals Project 745MB
(MB-12, others not yet named...). Commissioned by 2012+.

Some ? Project 21 300
(Igor Belousov, others not yet named ?). Commissioned by 2011+

2 Prut (Project 572M)
(SS-83, Epron). 3300 tons, 89+ meters. Built by 1959/1961.

12 ATA-714 (Project 714)
(MB-105, SB-523, SB-522, SB-365, SB-36, MB-35, MB-32, SB-931, MB-119, SB-521, MB-38, MB-15). 2600 tons, 63+ meters. Commissioned by 1977/1983.

14 to 17 Okhtenskiy/Goliat (Project 733)
(MB-174, MB-8, MB-11, MB-16, MB-23, MB-165, MB-152, MB-5, MB-173, Loksa, SB-4, SB-5, SB-9, MB-86, MB-157, Avacha, MB-166). 890+ tons, 47+ meters. Commissioned by 1958/1966.

Up to 13 Sorum (Project 745)
(MB-4, 19, 31, 37, 56, 58, 61, 76, 100, 110, 148, 304, 307). 1600 tons, 55+ meters. Commissioned by 1973+

Up to 4 Ingul (Project 1452)
(Altay, Alatau, Mashuk, Pamir). 4000 tons, 92+ meters. Commissioned by 1974/1987.

Up to 4 Katun-I (Project 1893)
(PZHS-96, 123, 209, 282). 930+ tons, 62+ meters. Commissioned by 1970/1978.

2 Katun-II (Project 1993)
(PZHS-64, 92). 1200+ tons, 65+ meters. Built by 1978/1981.

2 Neftegaz (Tugs)
(Kortunov Kalar, Ilga Aleksander). 4000 tons, 80+ meters. Commissioned around 1983.

3 Sliva (Project 712)
(Shakhter, SB-406, 921). 2900 tons, 68+ meters. Commissioned by 1984/1985.

4 Vikhr-IVA (Tugs, Firefight)
(VIKHR-5, 6, 8, 9). 2290+ tons, 72+ meters. Commissioned by 1984/1986.

2 R-5757/Fotiy Krylov (Tugs)
(SB-131, 134 or Nikolay Chiker, Fotiy Krylov ?). 7000 tons, 99 meters. Commissioned by 1989+

8 Gryn (Salvage Tugs)
Uncertain data ?

Maybe some others ships, uncertain data ?

Harbor Tugs
Up to 1+ Project BSA-1000 ?
One ship ordered.

Up to 10 ? Project 90 600
To be commissioned by 2011+ ?

Up to ? Project 16 609
Unknown number of ships ordered ?

Up to 4 Project 90 600
(RB-389, others not yet named...).

Maybe some others ships, uncertain data ?

Coastal & Harbor Ships
5 Sura (Mooring/Buoy Tenders; Project 145)
(KIL-21, 22, 25, 27, 31). Few others in reserves. 3100 tons, 87 meters. Built in east germany by 1965/1978.

1 Emba (Coastal Cable Ship; Project 1172)
(Setun), 2100 tons, 75 meters, built 1981.

1 Birusia (Coastal Cable Ship; Project 1175)
(Kem), 2300 tons, 86 meters, improved from Emba class. Built 1986.

5 Klazma (Cable Ships; Project 1112)
(yana, donetz, zeya, tavda, inguri). 6800 tons, 130 meters. Built in finland 1963/1978.

7 Kashtan (Mooring/Buoy Tenders)
(KIL-158, 143, 164, 168, 498, 927, aleksandr pushkin), 5200 tons, 113 meters. Built in east germany 1988/1990.

17 to 19 Pelym (Degaussing Vessels; Project 1799)
(SR 188, 222, 233, 281, 370, 455, 111, 409, 280, 334, 203, 215, 344, 218, 220, 26, 180, 241, 276). 1200 tons, 64 meters, built by 1971/1987.

16 Bereza (Degaussing Ships; Project 130)
(SR 933, 28, 936, 74, 120, 137, 216, 245, 478, 479, 541, 548, 569, 570, 938, 939). 2000 tons, 69 meters, built in Poland 1985/1990.

Maybe some others ships, uncertain data ?

Repair Ships
12 Amur (Repair Ships; Project 304)
(PM 64, 69, 56, 138, 82, 86, 81, 156, 40, 59, 97, 140). 5400 tons, 121 meters. Many more were already retired/scrapped/in reserve. Built in Poland, 1968/1988.

2 Oskol (Repair Ships; Project 300/301/303)
PM 24, 148. 2500 tons, 88 meters. Status unclear (maybe already retired). Built in poland by 1963/1967.

2 Oskol (Repair Ships)
(PM-24, 148). Uncertain data ?

1 Amur (Repair Ship)
(PM-138). Uncertain data ?

Maybe some others ships, uncertain data ?

Small Harbor, Coastal & Special Crafts (Too many crafts, uncertain/unreliable ? data ?)
- Hundreds of Harbor Crafts & so (Floatting Cranes, Floatting Barges, Personnal Transport Crafts, Floatting Fuel Barges, Harbor Navigationnal Crafts & so......).
- Hundreds of RHIB & others special crafts for special forces & Russian Marines, Russian Border Police & so...

As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (or made some mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary & smaller ships/crafts), then said it ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !

Future of the Russian Navy: Part 1: Combattant Ships

Toward a major decline (in number) through the 2010’s but toward a more reasonable (and realistic) fleet size.

Warning: some data uncertain, status of some ships relatively unclear...

Cartography:
Coastlines: 37 653 km, 79,400 km² of water area (mainly lakes/rivers, 13% of the entire Russian land aera)
EEZ: a grand total of 7,566,673 km2 (of wich 1,159 million km2 in Barents Sea, 24 549 km2 in Baltic, 6+ million km2 in Asia and extreme Nordic waters)

Personnal Strength (2006/2007 estimates): 178 500
Regular/Conscript: 142 000; Naval-Infantry: 9500; Naval-Aviation: 35 000; Coastal Defence Troops: 2000.

1 Aircraft Carriers
1 or 2 ? Future Russian aircraft carrier
Expected to be designed by 2015-2020 and (likely) to be commissioned by +/- late 2020's. A much improved "Kuznetsov" (but with conventional propulsion) were likely......as usual, Wait & See

1 Kuznestov
(Admiral Kuznestov), 55 000 tons, 306 meters STOBAR carrier. Commissioned by 1991, with probably 35/40 year of life expected, to be modernized by 2012/2017 and likely to remain in service until late 2020's.

1 (+2 ?) 3 Nuclear powered Cruisers (the 3 Russian “White-Elephant”).
1 (+2 ?) 3 Kirov class
(Pyotr Velikiy). Two others ships in uncertain ? status (Admiral Lazarev, Admiral Nakhimov ). A fourth ship (Admiral Ushakov) were laid-up and likely to be scrapped. 28 000 tons, 252 meters nuclear powered large cruisers. Designed by early 1970's. Commissioned by 1998 (Pyotr Velikiy), others during 1980's.....likely to remain in service until late 2010's/mid 2020's.

Very powerful (150+ missiles, nuclear powered) large cruisers (intended to counter the 1980's refitted US Iowa’s battleships). Designed by early 1970’s. Clearly Useless today (too crew expensive, too expensive to operate, not really….stealthy….and highly vulnerable to torpedoes/supersonic missiles) BUT FOR POLITICAL USE (ie. "Gunboat Policy"...), likely to remain in service until late 2020’s. There is virtually impossible that these 3 very large ships are replaced during 2020’s by new large nuclear-CRUISERS (120+ VLS, advanced AAW radar, nuclear powered), because the cost of such ships would be ASTRONOMICAL for the Russian Navy...

+/- 5 AAW Cruisers (the last one's ?…)
3 Slava

(Moskva, Marshal-Ustinov, Varyag), 11 500 tons, 186 meters powerful AAW cruiser (a "scale-down" version of the Kirov’s), designed by mid 1970’s, commissioned by 1982/1989, with probable 35+ year of service life, to be retired by late 2010’s/late 2020’s. They will be not probably directly replaced...

A fourth ship (Ukrayina), is docked unfinished (95% complete). In may 2010 Russian’s agreed to help Ukraine to complete the cruiser (a "very-highly" dubious deal for the Ukrainian’s, because the relative NOW AGEING hull of the uncompleted ship).

1 Kara (to be retired very soon)
(Kerch), 9900 tons, 173 meters AAW cruisers, designed by late 1960’s, commissioned around 1974. Ageing ship, to be retired very soon...

It is very clear in any foreseeable future that these AAW cruisers are the last of the Russian navy. Because new/modern AAW CRUISERS (100+ VLS, latest AAW radars, 11,000 + tons) will be too far expensive for Russian financials resources (and too complex for Russian shipyards).

+/- 15 Destroyers (toward a very serious concerns by 2015+ ?)
Up to ? "project 21 956" Future Russian destroyers
9000 tons, 163 meters (uncertain data ?). Likely to replace all Udaloy/Sovremenny DDG's around 2015/2025...Real (Serious) number of ships planned unknow but the bad shape of the Russian shipyards, the Russian Finance and complexity of these future destroyers make it very probable that only a handfull (6 to 8 ?) will be built around 2018/2030……as usual……Wait & See…

1 Udaloy-II
(Admiral Chabanenko), commissioned by 1999 after a delayed construction (10 years to be built...). With probable +/- 30 years of service expected, to be retired around late 2020's/early 2030’s.

8 Udaloy-I
(Vice Admiral Kulakov, Admiral Tributs, Marshal Shaposhnikov, Severomorsk, Admiral Levchenko, Admiral Vinogradov, Admiral Kharlamov, Admiral Panteleyev). Few others were laid-up/unserviceable. 7000+ tons ASW, 163 meters destroyers designed by mid 1970’s. Commissioned by 1981/1991. To be retired around late 2020's/late 2020's.

5 Sovremenny
(Bystryy, Gremyaschiy, Bespokoynyy, Nastoychiyy, Admiral Ushakov). Few others were laip-up/in reserve (Boyevoy, Burnyy, Rastoropnyy, Bezboyaznennyy, Bezuderzhnyy) and unlikely to sail again. 7000 tons, 156 meters AAW destroyer, designed by mid 1970’s. Current active Russian ships commissioned by 1986/1993. To be retired troughs 2010’s.

1 Kashin
(Smetlivy), 3500/4000 tons, 144 meters (Kashin AAW destroyer, designed by late 1950’s). Commissioned by 1969. Now totally obsolete and to be retired very soon, in the following years...

8+ Frigates (the real workhorse of the future Russian navy by 2016+)
Up to ? Admiral Sergey Gorshkov (project 22350)……
(Admiral Gorshkov, Admiral Kasatonov, Admiral Kolovko, Admiral Yumashev, others not yet named). 4500 tons, 130+ meters frigate (Project 22 350, intended to renewed the Russian surface fleet). Designed by early 2000’s, first ships suffered from building delays. Commissioned by 2012+......8 to 20 ships planned through 2010's. Expected to replace the current ageing Russian frigates (Krivak’s/Neutrashimy’s FFG)...

6 Admiral Grigorovich
(Admiral Grigorovich, Admiral Essen, Admiral Makarov, Admiral Kornilov, Admiral Istomin, Admiral Butakov). 3800/4000 tons, 124+ meters (derived from the Indian Talwar FFG design). Commissioned by 2013/2016.

2 Neutrashimy (Project 1154)
(Neustrashimyy, Yaroslav Mudryy). 4000 tons, 129 meters multi-purpose frigate, designed by mid 1980’s (after the Falkland experience). Commissioned by 1993/2009. The second ship suffered from phenomenal building delays and the third ship (Tuman) were still incomplete on slipway (30% complete) & unlikely to be completed.

+/- 3 Krivak
(Plyky, Ladny, Pytlivy). 3000 tons, 123 meters. Originally 32 Krivak built for the Russian Navy during 1970/1981. Many were currently laid up or scrapped. The three remaining ships still in Russian service were commissioned by 1979/1981...and likely to remain in service until mid/late 2010's

When you see the current situation of the Russian Finance/Shipyards, it is likely that some 3500/6000 tons frigates will become the main major surface combatant ships of the Russian navy by 2020’s+…

Up to 9+ Corvettes

Up to 8 ? Improved Steregushiy (Project 20 385 ?)
(Provornyy ?, Gremyaschiy, others not yet named ?). 2200 tons, 104 meters (Improved Steregushiy). Expected to be commissioned around 2015+...

Up to +/- 6 Steregushiy (Project 20 380)
(Steregushiy, Soobrazitelny, Boiky, Sovershenny, Stoiky, Provorny ?, others not yet named ?). 1900 tons, 104 meters corvette intended to replace the ageing Grisha class. Designed by late 1990’s. The earlier ships suffered from a lengthy construction. Commissioned from 2007-….. Actually 2 in service, 3 others in completion. "Officially" 19 ships ordered + 10 planned......Wait & See...

Up to 3 Gepard (Project 11 661)
(Tatarstan, Dagaestan, Buravestnik). 1500/1900 tons, 102 meters corvette intended to replace olders Koni/Grisha/Parchim Russian corvettes. This program suffered from severe delays. Designed by late 1980’s, first ship commissioned by 2002, the two others were currently under completion.

+/- 28 ASW Corvettes (700+ tons)

Up to 6 Buyan (Project 21 630/21 631)
(Astrakhan, Volgodonsk, Mahachkala, Grad Sviyazhsk, Uglich, Veliki Ustyug). 550/950 tons, 62/74 meters. Commissioned by 2006/2014.

1 or 2 ? Grisha I (Project 1124)
(Aleksandrovets, Kholmsk), status unclear. Many others ships already scrapped or laid-up/scrapped. 930 tons, 71 meters ASW corvettes, commissioned by 1982/1987.

+/- 18 Grisha III-IV (Project 1124M)
(Muromets, Suzdalets, Kasimov, Povorino, Eisk, MPK- 17, Metel, MPK-221 Promorskyy, Koreets, Sovetskaya Gavan, MPK-82, MPK-107, Monchegorsk, Snezhnogorsk, Brest, Yunga, Onega, Naryan-Mar). Few others in unclear status. Slightly modified Grisha I design. 930 tons, 71 meters. Commissioned by late 1970’s/1991.

+/- 8 Parchim class (Project 1331M)
(MPK-105, MPK-224 Aleksin, MPK-227, MPK-228 Bashkortostan, MPK-229 Kalmykia, MPK-99 Zelznodolsk, MPK-192, MPK-205 Kazanets). 800+ tons, 72+ meters ASW corvette derived from the east german design. Built at east german shipyards and commissioned by 1986/1990.

Fast Missiles Attack Crafts (bigger and much fewer)
+/- 5 Nanuchka I/II (Project 12 341)
Few in limited service/in reserve (Molniya, Zranica ?, Burun, Aysberg, Uragan). Some others already retired/scrapped. 650+ tons, 60 meters missiles corvettes, designed by mid 1960’s. Reportedly to be a poor sea boat, Its engine are considered unreliable.

+/- 6 Nanuchka III (Project 12 341)
6 still in service (Zyb, Liven, Mirazh, Geizer, Passat, Shtil), few others laid-up/in reserve ? (Priboy, Smerch, Priliv, Meteor, Rassvyet, Moroz, Razliv). 650+ tons, 60 meters. The ships in current Russian service were commissioned by 1978/1991.

1 Nanuchka IV (Project 12 341)
(Nakat), status unclear. 650+ tons, 60 meters. Commissioned by 1987.

1 Muhka (Project 1141/11451)
(Vladimirets). 460 tons, 50 meters, ASW small corvettes. Commissioned by 1991.

2 Bbora (Project 1239)
(Bora, Samum), 1000 tons, 64 meters (missiles overcrafts). Construction delayed by the soviet collapse. Commissioned by 1997/2000.

9 Siren ?
Uncertain data ?

Up to 2 Tarantul I ?
(R 47, ex R160). 500+ tons, 56 meters. Status unclear.

+/- 4 Tarantul II
(R 71, 29, 101, 257). Status of R 125 unclear. 500+ tons, 56 meters, designed by 1970’s. commissioned by 1983/1993.

+/- 20 Tarantul III
(R 334, 104, R5, R11, R19, R79, R 293, R2, R 291, R24, R 187, R 298, R 297, R 129, R 60, R 20, R 109, R 18, 14, 239). 500 tons, 56 meters, mainly commissioned during 1980’s.

1 Molnia/Pauk (Project 12412) gun corvettes
(Novorossyisk). 500+ tons, 58 meters.

Phm 2 Dergach (Project 1239) missiles
(Samum, Sivuch/Bora). 1200 tons, 79 meters. Commissioned by 1992/1993.

4 Matka ?
Uncertain data ?

3 (+1) Turya (Project 206M), torpedoes boats
(R 50, R30, 25). A fourth ship (249) manned by the russian coast guards. 250 tons, 38 meters. Fast torpedo hydrofoils, commissioned by 1978/1983.

Patrols Crafts
3 Paul ?
Uncertain data ?

20 Stenka ?
Uncertain data ?

1 Astrakan ?
Uncertain data ?

Around 40 Mineweespers (toward +/- 15 ships by early 2020's ?)
Up to 4 Alexandrit (Project 12 700)
(Aexandrit, others not yet named). 600/800 tons, 51+ meters. Commissioned by 2013+...

2 ? Natya III
(vitse admiral zakharin, valintin pikul), improved version of Natya MCM. commissioned by 2009/2011.

+/- 13 Natya I/II (266/266M)
(Turbinist, MT-264, MT-265, Komendor, Mashinist, Kovrovets, Pulemetchik, Ivan Golubets, Svyazist, Valintin Pikul, Vitse Admiral Zakhae’in, Vitse admiral Zhukov). Status of few boats unclear. 800 tons, 61 meters. Improved design from the “Yurka” class. Designed by late 1960’s, commissioned by 1975 onward.

2 Gorya (Project 1266)
(admiral Zheleznyakov, admiral Gumanenko). 1100 tons, 70 meters mine hunter designed y early 1980’s, commissioned by 1988/1994

+/- 23 Sonya class (Project 1260/1265)
(BT 245, Yusup Akaev, Yadrin, Kolomna, BT 230, Kolbasyev, BT 115, Petrozavodsk, BT 96? BT 215, BT 232, BT 256, Avangard, Alexei Lebedev, Mineralnie Vodi, Leitenant Il’in, Polyarnyy, german ugryumov, BT 100, Kotelnich, BT 114, BT 132, magomed gadgiev). Some others already retired/scrapped. 430 tons, 49 meters mineweespers designed by late 1960’s. Ships still in service commissioned by 1980/1993.

+/- 7 Lida or Lada? class (Project 10 750)

(RT 248, 249, 252, 273, 231, 233, 234). 130+ tons, 31 meters coastal mineweespers. Status unclear ?

+/- 10 Strategic SSBN Submarines (toward +/- 8 ships by early 2020’s ?)
Up to 4 Borei-II (Project 955-U)
(Svyatitel Nikolay, others not yet named). 14/23 000 tons, 170 meters russian SSBN (improved Borei-I with newer sensors & so). Expected to be commissioned around 2015/2020.

3 Borei-I (Project 955)
(Yuriy Dolgorukiy, Aleksandr Nevkiy, Vladimir Monomakh). 14/23 000 tons, 170 meters newer Russian SSBN design. This program, started by 1996, suffered from serious delays/budget constraints. Initially intended to replace the oldest Russian SSBN (Delta III), but now, with budgets constraints and Russian shipyards bad shape, it is very clear that this class replace all current Russian SSBN (Delta III/IV's, Typhoon) by late 2010’s.

1 (+2?) Typhoon (Project 941)
(TK-208 Dmitry Donskoy). Two others in reserve/overhaul (TK-17 Arkhangelsk, TK-20 Severstal). 23 000 tons, 175 meters russian SSBN. 6 originally built, commissioned by 1981/1989. To be retired by 2019.

These giants subs, initially intended to survive a first US nuclear strike and launch a major ultimate strike intended to definitively decimate the US/NATO forces (and likely…the world…by nuclear fallout) were each able to carry 200 nuclear warheads. In the aftermarth of the cold war, these ships were clearly a “White-Elephant” (too big, too crew expensive, too expensive to operate, and a too “overkill” weapons systems).

5 Delta IV (Project 667 BDRM)

(Verkhoturye, Yekaterinburg, Tula, Bryansk, Karelia, Novomoskovsk). A sixth SSBN (Yekaterinburg) has been recently heavily damaged by fire, its future is..."uncertain". A another ship (Podmoskovye) was converted to scientific sub. Improved from Delta III. Designed by late 1970’s, commissioned by 1984/1990. Likely to remain the main class of Russian SSBN until late 2010’s.

+/- 3 Delta III (Project 667 BDR)

+/- 3 ships still active (K-223 Podolsk, K-433 Georgiy Pobedonosets, K-44 Ryazan), few others laip up (K-211, K-449, K-455, K-490, K-487, K-496, K-506, K-180). A another sub (K-129) was converted to special ops). 9500+ tons, 155 meters SSBN, improved from Delta II. Designed by late 1960/early 1970’s, commissioned by 1976/1982. All these ships were likely to be retired very soon, by 2015.

+/- 3 Cruise missile submarine
2 to 5 Oscar (Project 949)
2 in effective service (K-119 Voronezh, K-226-Orel), others in overhaul/repair for future service (K-410 Smolensk, K-186 Omsk, K-150 Tomsk) and others were laid up (Krasnodar, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Chelyabinsk, Vilyuchinsk) and unlikely to sail again. A another sub (Belgorod), was in incomplete status (75%) and likely to be scrapped on slipway. 12/18 000 tons, 155 meters SSGN (originally intended to be a pure "carrier-killer" sub). Designed by late 1970’s, commissioned by 1986/1996, likely to be retired by late 2010’s/late 2020’s….

1 Yasen (Project 855)
(Severodvinsk), 8000/13 000 tons, 119+ meters. Designed by late 1980’s, laid down by 1993, construction greatly delayed through the 1990’s. Commissioned by 2011. To be retired toward late 2040. +/- Officially 6 others subs planned, but this is very unlikely (now this late 1980’s sub design was too old to remain in service until 2050’s…)

Up to 8 ? Yasen-II (Project 855M)
(Kazan, others names not yet named). Improved Yasen SSGN (newer sensors & so). Expected to be commissioned by 2015+

+/- 15 SSN Submarines (to down to +/- 8/9 by 2020 ?).
2+ ? Akula- I (Project 971)
Two ships in service (K-317 Pantera, K-331 Magadan), few others ships laid-up or in uncertain status ? (K-263 Delfin, K-322 Kashalot, K-391 Bratsk, K-284 Akula). Commissioned by 1984/1990.

4+ ? Akula-I Improved (Project 971+)
Four ships in service (K-461 Volk, K-328 Leopard, K-154 Tigr, K-295 Samara). A fifth ship in uncertain status ? (K-419 Kuzbass). Commissioned by 1991/1994.

2 Akula II (Project 971++)
2 ships in service (K-157 Vepr, K-335 Gepard). 5000/8000 tons, 110+ meters. Designed by late 1970’s.

4 Victor III (Project 671 RTM)
(K-388, K-138, K-414, K-448). Improved Victor II, commissioned by 1988/1992.
Likely few others “Victor” were laid up, unlikely to sail again.

1 Sierra I (Project 945)
(K-276 Kostroma) 7000+ tons, 107 meters. Designed by early 1980, commissioned by 1987.

2 Sierra II (Project 945B)
(K-534 Nizhniy Novgorod, K-336 Pskov). 8000+ tons, 111 meters. Improved Sierra I. Commissioned by 1990/1993.

+/- 15 Conventionnal Submarines
1 (+2 ?) Lada (Project 677)

One ship almost completed (Saint-Petersburg). Two others ships in building process (Kronshtadt, Sevastopol) but maybe to be stopped ?. 1700/2700 tons, 72 meters. Initially planned as "successors of the Kilo's, but the Russians are in face of so many problems with this design they are going to cancel this entire program...

Up to 6 Kilo-III (Project 636-3)
(B-261 Novorossiysk, B-237 Rostov-on-Don, others not yet named). 2300/3900 tons, 70/74 meters (improved Kilo with newer sensors & so). To be commissioned by 2013/2016

+/- 11 Kilo-I/II (Project 877/877M)

+/- 11 ships still active in russian hands (B-260 Chita, B-227 Vyborg, B-401 Novosibirsk, B-402 Vologda, B-808 Yaroslavl, B-800 Kaluga, B-871 Alrosa, B-471 Magnitogorsk, B-177 Lipetsk, B-190 Krasnokamensk, B-345 Mogocha ).
Around 10 or 11 others in reserve ? (B-248, B-229, B-404, B-439, B-445 Svyatoi Nikolai Chudotvorets, B-394, B-464 Ust'-Kamchatsk, B-459 Vledikavkaz in reserve or active ?, B-494 Ust'-Bolsheretsk in reserve or active ?, B-187, maybe B-806 ??).

The Kilo’s were a 2000/4000 tons, 70+ meters sub, designed by early 1980’s. Very effective coastal/ocean going conventional sub. Considerable export success (Indian, China, Algeria, Iran, Vietnam, Poland, Romania). The Russian subs, commissioned by 1981/1994 , was expected to remain in service until late 2010’s/early 2020's.

Midget submarines

Obviously confirmed, but exact number & type of crafts uncertain (various web sources :/ )

Russian Maritime Borders Guards (2006/2007 estimates)
7 Frigates
Up to 7 Krivak III.

16 Corvettes
12 Grisha II ?
Uncertain data ?

4 Grisha III ?
Uncertain data ?

Patrols-Crafts
8 Alpirist ?
Uncertain data ?

4 Komandor ?
Uncertain data ?

Off-Shore Patrol Crafts
17 Sorum patrol boat
Uncertain data ?

7 Piyavka (Riverine)
Uncertain data ?

15 Shmel ? (Riverine)
Uncertain data ?

5 Vosh ?
Uncertain data ?

2 Yaz-30 Gonek ?
Uncertain data ?

Inshore Patrol-Crafts:
20 Svetlyak ?
Uncertain data ?

20 Zhuk ?
Uncertain data ?

Fast Patrol-Crafts:
Up to 20 Pauk
Uncertain data ?

Up to 15 Stenka
Uncertain data ?

Up to 3 Muravey hydrofoil with torpedoes
Uncertain data ?

12 Others various patrols-crafts
Uncertain data ?

Large Landing ships (10 000+ tons, a total renewal !)
Up to 4 “Vladivostok”
(Vladivostok, Sevastopol, others not yet named). 16 000/21 000 tons, 199 meters (LHD derived from the French Mistral design). Expected to be commissioned by 2014/2018.

+/- 2 Ivan Rogov (Project 1174)
(Mistrofan Moskalenko). 2 others in uncertain status (Ivan Rogov, Alexander Nikolayev). 11/14 000 tons, 157 meters, large LST. Designed by early 1970’s. Commissioned by 1978/1990.

Medium Landing ships (2000+ tons)
Up to 5 ? Ivan Gren (Project 11 711)
(Ivan Gren, others not yet named). 5000+ tons, 120 meters newer Russian landing ship. To be commissioned by 2012. Up to 4 others “officially” planned, to replace ageing "Alligators".

4 Alligator class (Project 1171)

(Orsk, Saratov, Nikolai Filchenkov, Nikolai Vilkov) 3000/4000 tons, 112 meters LST. Designed by late 1950’s/early 1960’s. Commissioned by 1966-1975. 10 others ships already retired from service. Expected to be retired through the 2010's and replaced by few "Ivan Gren".

About the Ropucha serie’s, data were "unclear"…They are many confusion about Ropucha I/II/III ships....

2 or 6 ? Ropucha I (Project 775)
(Olenegorsky gornyak, otrakovskyy ?, others ?), 2/4000 tons, 113 meters. Built in Polish shipyards. Few others laid-up/in reserve. Commissioned by 1975/1991.

3 to 7 ? Ropucha II-III (Project 775M)

(Azov, Korolev, Perevest and ? or ? Nikolai Korsakov, Novocherkassk, yamal, Kaliningrad, tsesar kunikov, georgy pobedonosets, oslyaba), 2/4000 tons, 113 meters. Built in Polish shipyards. Commissioned by 1990/1992.

Small Landing ships

9 “Ondatra” (LCM)
Data unclear ?

3 LCU “Serna” (LCU)
Data unclear ?

16 Various landings crafts (Data unclear ?)
(3 “Aist”; 3 “Lebed”; 2 “Orlan”; 3 “Tsaplya”; 1 “Utenko”; 1 “Utka”; 2 “Zubr” overcrafts expected to be retired by early 2010’s).

The Russians may be planning to buy some modern small landing ships. Rumors rise about the famous newer French L-CAT design…

RUSSIAN NAVAL INFANTRY (9500)
Tanks: 160 T-55M/T-72/T-80
Recco: 60 BRDM
AIFV: 150 BMP-2/BMP-3/BRM-1K
Armored Vehicles (Tracked): 250 MT-LB
Armored Vehicles (Wheeled): 500+ BTR-60/BTR-70/BTR-80
Artillery (Self-Propelled): 95 Carnation 2S1 (122mm); 18 2S3 (152mm)
Artillery (Towed): 45 D-30 (122mm)
Mortars (Self-Propelled): 20 2S23 Nona-SVK (120mm); 75 2S9 SP Nona-S (120mm)
Mortars (Towed): 18 2B16 Nona-K (120mm)
Rockets Launchers: 96 9P138 (122mm)
Anti-Tanks Missiles: 72+ AT-3 9K11 Sagger/AT-5 9K113 Spandrel
SAM Missiles: 20 SA-8 Gecko; 50 SA-9 Gaskin/SA-13 Gopher
Manpads: 250+ SA-7 Grail
AA Guns: 60 ZSU-23-4 (23mm)

RUSSIAN COASTAL DEFENCE TROOPS (2000)
Tanks: 350 T-64
AIFV: 450 BMP
Armored Vehicles (Trackeed): 40 MT-LB
Armored Vehicles (Wheeled): 280 BTR-60/BTR-70/BTR-80
Artillery (Self-Propelled): 48 2S5 (152mm)
Artillery (Towed): 140 D-30 (122mm); 50 D-20 (152mm); 50 2A36 (152mm); 50 2A65 (152mm).
Rockets Launchers: 36 BM-21 (122mm)
SAM: 50 missiles
Aircrafts:
- 28 Su-27 Flanker (Fighters)

RUSSIAN NAVAL AVIATION (35 000)
Aircrafts:
- 56 to 58 Tu-22M Backfire A/C (Bombers)
- 49 Su-27 Flanker (Fighters)
- 30 Mig-31 Foxhound (Fighters)
- 5 to 10 Su-25 Frogfoot (Ground attack)
- 47 to 58 Su-24 Fencer (Ground attack)
- 20 to 27 Tu-142 Bear F/J (ASW)
- 15 Be-12 Mail (Maritime Patrol)
- 29 to 35 Il-38 May (Maritime Patrol)
- 2 Il-20 RT Coot-A (AEW)
- 5 An-26 Curl (AEW)/

- 5 An-12 Cub (AEW)

- 37 An-12 Cub/An-24 Coke/An-26 Curl (Transport)

Helicopters:
- 11 Mi-24 Mind (Attack)
- 70 to 85 Ka-27 Helix (ASW)
- 20 Mi-14 Haze A (ASW)
- 8 Mi-8 Hip (AEW)
- 28 to 30 Ka-29 Helix
- 22 to 50 Ka-25 PS Hormone C/Ka-27 PS Hormone D (SAR)
- 40 Mi-14 PS Haze C (SAR)
- 26 to 35 Mi-8 Hip (Transport)
- 10 Mi-6 Hook (Transport)

Airborne anti-ships missiles
AS-10 Karen; AS-11 Kilter; AS-12 Kegler; AS-4 Kitchen; AS-7 Kerry; AS-13 Kingbolt and others

In resume,
Despite many optimistic statements during the 2000’s, it now seems certain that the Russian navy will see their size seriously reduced in the future, and this for several reasons (Loss of expertise in Russian shipyards, Lack of financial resources, technicals difficulties & so...)

Next fleet review: Future of the Russian navy: PART 2: auxiliary ships

As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (or made some mistakes ?), then said it ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !