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Admiral Gorshkov-class
Russia's lead class of modern multi-role frigates, built around vertical-launch Kalibr and Oniks strike missiles alongside the Poliment-Redut air-defense system. The class is the newest large surface combatant entering Russian Navy service.
In service since 2018 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
4,500
t
29
kn
4,500
nmi
16
VLS
180
crew
Pricing: Estimated program cost, disputed public figures
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Russian state channel
Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.
Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2018. Status: active · ~4 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Compatible munitions & weapons
Publicly reported weapons the Admiral Gorshkov-class can carry. Linked items have a full spec page.
Full specifications
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 130 mm A-192M naval gun |
|---|---|
| VLS cells Vertical-launch missile cells on a warship, a proxy for magazine depth. Higher means more missiles before rearming. | 16 |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 135 m |
|---|
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Radar Primary radar. AESA (active electronically scanned array) is the current state of the art. | Furke-2 / 5P-20K Poliment AESA |
|---|---|
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | Zaslon phased-array radar, hull-mounted sonar |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 4 |
|---|---|
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
Specifications compiled from public United Shipbuilding Corporation and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the main armament of the United Shipbuilding Corporation Admiral Gorshkov-class? +
The United Shipbuilding Corporation Admiral Gorshkov-class's primary weapon is the 130 mm A-192M naval gun.
What is the United Shipbuilding Corporation Admiral Gorshkov-class used for? +
The United Shipbuilding Corporation Admiral Gorshkov-class is a warship typically used for deep strike, air defense.
How many countries operate the United Shipbuilding Corporation Admiral Gorshkov-class? +
The United Shipbuilding Corporation Admiral Gorshkov-class is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the United Shipbuilding Corporation Admiral Gorshkov-class cost? +
United Shipbuilding Corporation Admiral Gorshkov-class: Estimated program cost, disputed public figures. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
