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Yaz-class river gunboat

Class of Soviet river gunboat in the Russian Navy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Yaz-class small artillery craft, also known as Project 1208, is a Russian Coast Guard patrol craft. This gunboat is designed to operate in rivers to secure and protect Russian maritime borders, enforce navigational laws and other law enforcement duties, and search and rescue. The gunboats work alongside other Russian Coast Guard and Navy vessels, such as the Vosh-class and Ogonek-class river patrol crafts.[1] The single active vessel is assigned to the Amur-Ussuri River network.

NameYaz class
BuildersKhabarovsk Shipyard
Operators
In commission1975-
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Yaz-class river patrol craft
Class overview
NameYaz class
BuildersKhabarovsk Shipyard
Operators
In commission1975-
Completed11
Active1
General characteristics
TypeRiver gunboat
Displacement390 t (380 long tons; 430 short tons)
Length55.13 m (180.9 ft)
Beam9.14 m (30.0 ft)
Draft1.44 m (4.7 ft)
SpeedMax: 23 kn (43 km/h; 26 mph)
Range310 nmi (40 knots)
Endurance10 days
Complement32
Sensors &
processing systems
  • Mius navigational radar
  • MR-123 Vympel Bass Tilt Fire Control Radar
Armament
Armor
  • 35 mm armor over superstructure, bridge, and weapons control stations
  • 8 to 20 mm armor side plating
  • 100 to 200 mm armor around citadel
  • 35 mm deck armor
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Design

The patrol craft have a basic design and are powered by diesel engines. It has a distinct weapon suite with two T-55 tank turrets as main weapons. These allows the craft to engage surface, ground, and air threats and targets. The gunboats have cutaway bows to allow for improved navigation through the ice. The vessels are constructed with extensive armor.[2]

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