State tests of the newest small missile carrier “Storm” of project 22800, equipped with Pantsir-M anti-aircraft missile and artillery system and Caliber cruise missiles, began in the Baltic Sea. writes about it DEA NewsWith reference to the press service of the Baltic Fleet.
According to the press service, representatives of the factory commissioning team and members of the state selection committee, together with the ship’s crew, conduct maneuver and speed tests, and also check the operation of all units, systems and components. They also control the operation of the ship’s weapons, navigation and radio equipment.
The Navy said that in the near future, as part of state tests, the crew will have to conduct artillery fire from the Buri artillery complex at a naval target.
This ship was built at the Pella shipyard. “Storm” will take the Baltic Fleet. The ship will operate in conjunction with missile carriers and boats at the Baltic naval base.
In August, Pella told the agency that Burya is scheduled to be handed over to the Baltic Fleet by the end of 2022.
Previously recognizedIn the Baltic Sea, as part of factory sea trials of the newest small missile ship “Storm” of the project 22800 “Karakurt”, capable of firing “Caliber”, tests of artillery firing and launching a missile-weapons complex were conducted.