Russian Admiralty shipyards specialists have successfully completed the marine installation experiments of a new scientific research icebreaker.
According to available information, the ship experiments conducted on May 21 in the Gulf of Finland were tested, where experts verified the kinetic capabilities and usability of the ship in the water, and the mechanism of operation of the systems. of communication, navigation and positioning systems in them and tested the ship’s performance performance.performance.
After the ship returns to the factory from tests, specialists need to make some changes if necessary, and then give it to the customer, as part of the fleet of ships to be used by the Russian Institute. For Arctic and Antarctic Research.
With a length of approximately 83 meters, a width of 8.6 meters and a drainage of 10,000 tons, this ship can move at a speed of 10 nautical miles and can carry a crew of 14 in addition to 48 people. technicians, scientists and researchers.
The ship is equipped with advanced equipment for ocean, geophysical and geological surveys, as well as for the manufacture of platforms for transporting Mi-8 and Mi-8 helicopters.
Source: Russian weapons
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