All about Russia’s Missile Cruiser, Moska 🇷🇺
The missile cruiser Moskva, also known as the "Moscow" in English, was the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy until it sank in April 2022. It was one of the most powerful surface combatants in the Russian Navy. Here are some key details about the Moskva and its capabilities:
Overview
Class Name: Slava-class missile cruiser
Ship Name: Moskva (formerly known as Slava)
Country: Russia
Operator: Russian Navy
Fleet: Black Sea Fleet
Commissioned: December 30, 1982
Sank: April 14, 2022
Specifications
Displacement:
Standard: Approximately 9,800 tons
Full load: Approximately 11,500 tons
Length: 186.4 meters (611 feet)
Beam: 20.8 meters (68 feet)
Draft: 8.4 meters (28 feet)
Propulsion
Propulsion System: COGAG (Combined Gas and Gas)
4 × M8KF gas turbines
Total Power: 120,000 horsepower
Speed:
Maximum: 32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph)
Range: 6,800 nautical miles (12,600 km) at 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph)
Armament
Anti-Ship Missiles:
16 × P-1000 Vulkan (SS-N-12 "Sandbox") supersonic cruise missiles
Surface-to-Air Missiles:
8 × S-300F Fort (SA-N-6 Grumble) launchers with 64 missiles
2 × OSA-MA (SA-N-4 Gecko) launchers with 40 missiles
