Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class

The Project 22350 frigate, designated the Admiral Gorshkov class, was developed by the Severnoye Design Bureau to replace Neustrashimy and Krivak-class vessels. The Russian Naval Command approved the design in July 2003. Construction of the lead ship, Admiral Gorshkov, began at the Severnaya Verf shipyard in Saint Petersburg in 2006. While early units utilized Ukrainian gas turbines, later vessels transitioned to indigenous Russian propulsion systems following 2014.

The class incorporates stealth technology and utilizes a combined diesel and gas (CODAG) propulsion arrangement. The sensor suite includes the 5P-20K Poliment four-faced active phased array radar and the 5P-27 Furke-4 search radar. Subsurface detection is managed through Zarya-M and Vinyetka towed array sonars. Primary armament includes an A-192M naval gun and 3S14 vertical launch systems (VLS) capable of deploying Kalibr, Oniks, and Zircon cruise missiles or Otvet anti-submarine missiles. Air defense is provided by the Redut VLS and Palash close-in weapon systems. Some units feature the 5P-42 Filin electro-optic countermeasure system designed to disrupt targeting through visual interference. Each vessel is equipped with a hangar and helipad for a Ka-27 series helicopter.

Admiral Gorshkov entered commission in July 2018, followed by Admiral Kasatonov and Admiral Golovko. These vessels serve within the Northern Fleet. Additional units, such as Admiral Isakov and Admiral Amelko, are currently fitting out for intended service with the Pacific Fleet. Operational history includes the 2020 acceptance trials of the Otvet anti-submarine system by Admiral Kasatonov and the 2023 integration of Zircon hypersonic missiles on the same vessel. Development is ongoing for the Project 22350M variant, an enlarged version intended to carry a higher volume of cruise and anti-aircraft missiles.