Vosh-class river patrol craft

The Vosh-class river patrol craft, also known in Soviet designation as Project 1248 Moskit, which has the Project 12481 variant. Both are Russian Coast Guard vessels. The patrol craft is designed to operate in rivers and protect/secure Russian maritime borders, enforce navigational rules and other laws, search and rescue. They work alongside other patrol craft of the Russian Coast Guard and Navy, such as the Piyavka-class and the Ogonek-class river patrol craft.

A Vosh class river patrol vessel underway
Class overview
NameVosh-class
BuildersSretensk Shipyard
Operators Russian Coast Guard
In commission1979
Active18
General characteristics
TypeRiver patrol craft
Displacement213.7 t (210.3 long tons; 235.6 short tons)
Length38.91 m (127.7 ft)
Beam6.1 m (20 ft)
Draft1.22 m (4.0 ft)
SpeedMax:17.5 kn (32.4 km/h; 20.1 mph)
Range500 nmi (10 knots)
Endurance7 days
Complement21
Sensors and
processing systems
  • Mius navigation radar
  • Communication systems
Armament
Armor100 - 200mm armor over vital areas

Design

The patrol craft have a relatively simple design, but one similar to a scaled-down version of the Yaz-class. The heavy armament installed on them allows them to engage surface, ground, and air threats. They can stay on the water for 7 days and are powered by diesel engines.[1] The crafts basic suite of sensors and systems for navigation and communication allows them to perform the required missions.

See also

References
  1. "Coast guard patrol ships". Russianships.info. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
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