Classification of ships of the Russian Navy: description, types and ranks

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

The Navy of the Russian Federation is widely known throughout the world. It is considered one of the most powerful in all respects. The Russian Navy is on a par with the US Navy. And this is not surprising. Well, you should briefly talk about the Navy, and separately touch on such an interesting topic as the classification of ships.

Definition

The modern Russian Navy is the successor to the navy of the USSR and the Russian Empire. These troops protect the sovereignty of the country, which extends beyond its land territory, and also create and maintain conditions for ensuring calm maritime activities in the oceans. Also, the Russian fleet participates in military, humanitarian and other actions that meet the interests of our country. And, in addition to the above, the Navy provides the naval presence of the Russian state in the Worldocean.

There are many tasks. All of them are diverse and have their own characteristics. And it is not surprising that our fleet includes a variety of equipment and ships. Therefore, there is a classification of ships. Vessels are divided into classes (depending on what their purpose is). And they, in turn, are subclassed. It all depends on specialization, type of power plant and displacement.

It is also important to know that all ships are also divided into ranks. The distribution among them depends on the tactical and technical elements and the immediate purpose. And to begin with, I would like to say that there are four ranks in Russia, and the first is considered the highest.

General characteristics of the first rank

This class includes nuclear submarines, as well as large surface ships. That is, aircraft carriers, anti-submarine, missile, heavy and light cruisers, as well as battleships. All ships of the first rank have precedence over the rest in matters relating to supply and manning. And, of course, in terms of ceremonial procedures.

The commander of a ship of the first rank is obliged to be responsible for the mobilization and combat readiness of his regiment. Another thing is to monitor the successful completion of combat missions and the training, education, and discipline of personnel. He is also responsible for the internal order, as well as for the safety of weapons and related equipment. And, of course, he is obliged to control the material, financial, medical and other maintenance of the regiment.

Ships belonging to the first rank

The classification of Russian ships is very detailed. Above all are aircraft carriers. These are large special-purpose surface ships, the main striking force of which is carrier-based aviation. They provide air cover, amphibious landings, and also carry out air strikes against formations of enemy ships. Plus, they are used to transport goods and people. The main weapons are helicopters and aircraft based on the deck. They are also equipped with all the necessary means to ensure the functioning and basing of aircraft.

The next are cruisers - combat surface ships that perform tasks regardless of the main forces of the Navy. They use artillery, rocket, mine-torpedo, anti-submarine weapons and air defense. Cruisers can destroy enemy ships, hold defenses and support coastal flanks of ground forces.

The destroyer also belongs to the first rank, the main armament of which is an air defense system and an attack missile system. This classification of ships also includes submarine warships. They destroy enemy ships, carry out reconnaissance, and covertly lay minefields. Their weapons are mine-torpedo and rocket. Rank 1 also includes anti-submarine and landing ships.

Subclasses: cruisers

Since the first rank is the most serious one, it is necessary to pay attention to the ship subclasses as well. First on the list are heavy aircraft-carrying cruisers. Their displacementis more than 25,000 tons! They work on a steam turbine power plant. It is this classification of ships of the Russian Navy that demonstrates the power of our state in the international arena.

Next are heavy nuclear missile cruisers. Their characteristics are close to those of the aforementioned vessels. They only work at a nuclear power plant. These vessels are permanently based on two helicopters and an attack guided missile system capable of destroying large surface ships.

Also, the classification of ships of the Russian Navy includes missile cruisers. They operate in remote areas of the oceans and seas, and their purpose is to destroy large enemy surface ships, thereby providing anti-aircraft defense and air defense for their own ships. The first rank also includes nuclear submarines, which are capable of hitting large coastal targets at a distance of up to 8250 kilometers from a position under water at a depth of 400-600 meters.

Boats and ships of the first rank

When discussing such a topic as the classification of ships of the Navy of the 1st rank, one cannot fail to mention a large nuclear submarine. She deserves attention. There is only one name from the boat here: it is a large, 2-hull warship. Its displacement is ~6000-10000 tons. The ship is equipped with torpedo tubes, a nuclear plant, cruise missiles - everything, due to which it is possible to destroy aircraft carrier strike groups and submarines.

Also, the classification of ships by size includes a large anti-submarine anduniversal landing craft. Displacement - 6500-9000 and <11500 tons, respectively. The first of these provide tracking and destruction of nuclear submarines, and the second - the transportation of equipment and troops.

2 rank

The ship of the second rank is a three-deck ship of the line. He has a guis, which rises on the bow flagpole when parked. The purpose of the ships of the second rank is to carry out military and defensive operations in the far sea zone. Moreover, both independently and as part of compounds.

Classification of ships of the 2nd rank starts with a guard ship. Its main task is to protect. But, nevertheless, this is a combat multi-purpose ship. And he has weapons (artillery, mine, anti-submarine, missile and air defense). It is designed to protect both the ship itself and the escort. The classification of ships of the second rank also includes missile ships. They are designed to hit surface enemy equipment on closed seas, as well as in the near sea zone.

Another rank 2 includes special-purpose submarines (for destroying enemies) and landing ships (transporting military equipment and employees).

Ships of the third rank

They are also commonly called two-deck, linear, sailing ships. They do not have a guis, and their purpose is to carry out actions in the near sea zone. The classification of warships of the third rank begins with small missile ships. They are designed toto hit any enemy naval equipment on closed seas. The main armament is an air defense system and an attack missile system.

There are also small artillery and anti-submarine ships. These are combat surface ships. Artillery units provide fire support for amphibious assaults, while anti-submarine ones search for, track down and destroy enemy submarines.

Also, the classification of warships includes the so-called minesweepers. These are special purpose surface vessels. Their task is to search, detect and trawl bottom and sea anchor mines. Minesweepers also guide ships and other vessels through mines.

Small landing craft also belong to the third rank. These are surface ships that transport personnel and military equipment.

Ships of the fourth rank

These include two-deck line ships, the number of guns of which ranges from 44 to 60 units. If we touch on such a topic as the classification of warships by size, then it should be noted that rank 4 is the smallest ships. They do not have a guis, and their displacement is only 100-500 tons. Compare at least with aircraft carriers, in which this figure is 25,000 tons!

And ships of the fourth rank operate in the coastal sea zone, as well as in raids.

The classification of warships by size ends with combat and landing craft. These are small surface ships. Vessels of the first type listed are designed to strike at enemy naval equipment. And landingboats unload troops and equipment ashore. Among the ships of the 4th rank there are minesweepers operating in the roads, in the coastal zone and in the waters of the naval base.

Based on all of the above, everyone, even a person who is not privy to the details, will conclude that the Russian navy is not without reason considered one of the most powerful in the world. And this fact cannot but rejoice.