Kara-class
Prj.1134-B «Berkut-B»
wp_bpk_karaSurface ShipsUSSRAAW,ASW,ASuW
- Length
- 173.4 m
- Beam
- 18.5 m
- Displacement
- 8530 t
- Max Speed
- 32 kn
Description
Known in Russian as the Golden Eagle (Project 1134B) the Kara-class focus on anti-submarine warfare, though they also have heavy air-defences. The basic hull is a development of the Kresta II-class but introduces gas turbine engines.
Unit
- Type
- Vessel
- Role
- AAW, ASW, ASuW
- In service
- 1971–2020
- Variants
- 6
- Armor
- None
- Task Force cost
- 6,000 pts
- Score value
- 6
Dimensions
- Length
- 173.4 m
- Beam
- 18.5 m
- Displacement
- 8,530 t
Performance
- Max speed
- 32 kn
- Max reverse
- 7 kn
- Cavitation speed
- 4 kn
Machinery
- Main power
- Gas turbine
- Horsepower
- 100,000 hp
- Propulsion
- 2 shafts
- Rudders
- 1
Aviation
- Aircraft supported
- KA-25,WP KA-25TS
- Air group
- KA-25 ×1
Signatures
- Visual ID range
- 13 nm
- RCS
- Large
- IR signature
- Large
Service variants
| Variant | In service |
|---|---|
| CG-707 | 1971–1992 |
| CG-530 | 1973–2011 |
| CG-708 | 1974–2020 |
| CG-591 | 1976–1992 |
| CG-712 | 1977–1992 |
| CG-597 | 1979–1994 |