Admiral Kasatonov (454)

History of Admiral Kasatonov (454)

Admiral Kasatonov is a guided missile frigate in service with the modern Russian Navy. The warship belongs to the relatively new Admiral Gorshkov class, which currently (2019) consists of six ships, with a total of fifteen planned.

The Kasatonov is the second ship of this class, built by Severnaya Verf in St. Petersburg and laid on 26 November 2009. She was launched on December 12, 2014, and officially commissioned in 2019. She was assigned to the Northern Fleet.

A guided missile frigate is a relatively compact warship by modern standards, loaded with advanced processing systems and a wide variety of weapons. These types are designed to operate independently or as part of a main battle fleet in blue water scenarios near and far from home.

All major naval powers rely on the multi-mission approach that frigates currently offer.

Kasatonov has 210 operators with Furke-4 SP-27 main radar unit, Poliment 5P-20K active phased array radar unit, Fit Zarya-M sonar and state-of-the-art fire control system (FCS) ). Electronic warfare is covered by the Prosvet-M kit along with three different deception systems.

Armament includes 1 x 130 mm A-192M "Amethyst"/"Arsenal" main gun, turret located above forecastle, supported by multiple Vertical Launch Systems (VLS), including air-to-surface, anti-ship and anti-ship ground attack cruise missiles. The 2 x Kashtan system provides precise close-range defense, and there are up to 2 x 14.5mm MTPU Heavy Machine Guns (HMG) for defense against oncoming targets closer to Kashtan units.

In addition, the ship is equipped with two quadruple 330mm torpedo launchers to deal with surface and underwater threats.

In addition to this, there is the over-the-horizon (OtH) capability using the Kamov Ka-27 (or similar) naval helicopter. Up to two can be carried, one inside the full-service hangar provided and the other on the aft helipad.

The helicopters are equipped for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) missions and can take on other missions as needed - search and rescue (SAR), location and reconnaissance, sea resupply and anti-ship defense.

Her design lines are consistent with modern warship offerings: the plate sides are used to elegantly blend the hull with the superstructure, and protrusions are kept to a minimum to reduce the ships character. The bow and stern superstructure components are a separate section that interface with a low profile smoke funnel amidships. The mast above the front of the superstructure is completely closed and the height of the structure is low. The bridge section provides an impressive view of all forward parts of the ship.

Above the stern is the aforementioned helipad/stern area for helicopter launch and recovery.

Internally, power is provided by a combined gas and gas unit (COGAG) with 2 gas turbines connected to 2 gas turbines to cover both general and high speed cruising while maximizing fuel efficiency. The range is a useful 4,000 nautical miles, and speeds can reach 20 knots in ideal conditions.

Dimensions include 442.9 ft barrel length, 52.5 ft beam and 14.8 ft draft.

As of this writing (2019), the Gorshkov class consists of the lead ship Admiral Gorshkov and sister ship Kasatonov. Under construction are Admiral Golovko, Admiral Isakov, Admiral Ameilko and Admiral Chichagov.

Golovko, Isakov, Amelko and Chichagov are expected to be commissioned in 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025, respectively.

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