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Naval ForcesRussia

Krivak III Class (Project 11351 Nerey Class)

FrigateFielded 1982Pending verification
Naval ForcesRUS
Krivak III Class (Project 11351 Nerey Class)
Photo: Unknown author · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeFrigate
Date of introduction1982
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
BuildersZalyv Shipbuilding YardMed[1]
Crew193Med[1]
Hulls delivered8Hulls listed in the source cardMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length122.98 m403 ftMed[1]
Beam14.2 m47 ftMed[1]
Draft4.8 mMed[1]
Displacement (standard)3,274 tonsMed[1]
Propulsion and performance
PropulsionCOGAG M-7K plant: 2 M-62 cruise gas turbines; 2 M-8K boost gas turbinesMed[1]
Engine powerCOGAG M-7K plant: 2 M-62 cruise gas turbines (7,475 shp each); 2 M-8K boost gas turbines (20,000 shp each)Med[1]
Range6,734 km4,184 mi · 3,636 nmi3,636 nm at 14 knots; 1,600 nm at 30 knotsMed[1]
Speed31 kt57 km/hMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe superstructure is built of aluminum-magnesium alloy, welded to the hull with bimetallic inserts. There are 14 watertight compartments.Med[1]
Electronic Warfare Suite1 x Smerch suite:Med[1]
EW Radar Intercept/Jammer2 x Start-2 (Bell Shroud) Intercept/JammerMed[1]
EW Jammer2 x MP-401S Start (Bell Squat A/B) Jammers.Med[1]
Decoys4 x 16-round PK-16 fixed decoy launchers with a total of 128 rockets carried onboard.Med[1]
Torpedo Decoys2 x towed torpedo decoysMed[1]
Reflector Decoys3 x sets corner-reflector decoysMed[1]
Armament
Weapon Station # 2 Ammunition: shellHEI-Frag, Frag-T, APDS-TMed[1]
Weapon Station # 2 Ammunition: caliber30 mmMed[1]
Weapon Station # 2 Ammunition: shell weight0.39 kg (HEIF, FT) 0.30 kg (APDS-T)Med[1]
Weapon Station # 2 Ammunition: basic load3,000 rdsMed[1]
Mine SystemThese ships can carry 12 KSM, 14 KRAB or 16 IGDM-500 mines.Med[1]
Aviation Facilities: aircraft1 x Helix-A (Ka-27PS) helicopterMed[1]
Armament1x AK-100 100mm Naval Gun; FRAG; 2 x AK-630m CIWS; Type 533 Torpedo System; 2 x12 RBU-6000 Smerch-2Med[1]
Fire control
Sensors noteThe communications suite is called Tayfun-3.Med[1]
Air and Search Radar1 x MR-760 Fregat/Top Plate 3-D air searchMed[1]
Naviation Radar1 x MR-212/201 Vaygach-U (Palm Frond**) navigationMed[1]
Hull-Mounted Low-Frequency Sonar1 x MGK-335S Platina-S hull-mounted, low frequencyMed[1]
Low-Frequency VDS Sonar1 x MG-345 Bronza low-frequency VDS systemMed[1]
AK-100 100mm Naval Gun FCS1 x MR-145 Lev-218-100 fire control systemMed[1]
AK-630M CIWS FCS2 x MR-123 Vympel fire control systemMed[1]
RBU-6000 Smerch-2 FCS2 x Burya fire control systemMed[1]
Variants
MENZHINSKIYCommissioned: 1982 Status: Reserve[1]
DZERZHINSKIYCommissioned: 1982 Status: Reserve[1]
DZERZHINSKIYCommissioned: 1984 Status: Active[1]
ORELCommissioned: 1986 Status: Active[1]
PSKOVCommissioned: 1982 Status: Stricken[1]
ANADYRCommissioned: 1989 Status: Stricken[1]
KEDROVCommissioned: 1990 Status: Reserve[1]
VOROVSKIYCommissioned: 1990 Status: Active[1]
Weapons and payload options · 5Confidence · Source
1x AK-100 100mm Naval GunNaval Gun
Med[1]
Type
Naval Gun
Caliber
100 mm
FRAGArmament
Med[1]
Quantity
2,000 rds
Caliber
100 mm
2 x AK-630m CIWSClose-In Weapon System
Med[1]
Quantity
2 x Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) Turrets
Type
Close-In Weapon System
Caliber
30 mm
Rate of fire
4,000–5,000 rounds/min
Type 533 Torpedo System53 cm (21 inch) torpedoes
Med[1]
Range
18 km11 mi · 10 nmi
Type
53 cm (21 inch) torpedoes
Guidance
Wake homing
Warhead
307.6 kilograms (678 lb) high explosive
Speed
45 kn (52 mi/h, 83 km/h)
Length
7.2 m
2 x12 RBU-6000 Smerch-2Anti-Submarine Rocket Launcher
Med[1]
Type
Anti-Submarine Rocket Launcher
Summary

Krivak III Class (Project 11351 Nerey Class) lacked the SS-N-14 missile system, which was replaced by a helicopter and hangar, and only one 100 mm gun at the bow of the ship. All ships were built in Kerch and were intended for the Soviet Border Troops under the KGB.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
RussiaUkraine
Sources
  1. Krivak III Class (Project 11351 Nerey Class) Russian Frigate, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (Public domain)