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Kola-classfrigate

Frigates · Russia · 1946
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Kola-classfrigate

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Anti-Surface Capability
30
Air Defence
25
ASW Capability
35
Sensors
20
Versatility
40
Endurance
50
Survivability
45
Aviation
10
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
CategoryFrigates
EraEarly Cold War
In service1946
Operators1 countries
Quantity8
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
32
Frigates MASS Rating
25/26
Early Cold War
188/245
All-Time
Frigates · 10 axes scored
Anti-Surface Capability
30
Air Defence
25
ASW Capability
35
Sensors
20
Versatility
40
Endurance
50
Survivability
45
Aviation
10
Technology
15
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the frigates category.
01 / Overview
Kola-class frigate
Category
Country
Production
1946–
Quantity
8
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FRIGATES · EARLY COLD WAR
25
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
32
frigates category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the frigates category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification5MOD.5
  • Hull ClassificationStorozhevoi Korabl (escort ship)
  • Ship Typefrigate
  • Builder / ShipyardYantar Yard, Kaliningrad
  • Ships in Class8
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Standard Displacement1,900 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)96 m
  • Beam10.8 m
  • Draft3.2 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement175
◆Propulsion9MOD.9
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Arrangement (CODAG/COGAG…)2 shaft geared steam turbines, 2 boilers
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shaft Power20,600 kW
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed30 kn
  • Cruise Speed13.7 kn
  • Range3,300
  • Nuclear-PoweredNo
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main Gun4× 100 mm guns (B-34)
  • Main Gun Calibre100 mm
  • Main Gun Count4
  • Secondary Guns4× 37 mm M1939 (61-K) guns (2×2), 4× 25 mm 2M-3 guns (2×2)
▲Underwater Warfare4MOD.4
◎Aviation5MOD.5
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
▣Survivability5MOD.5
◇Fleet Status6MOD.6
  • Completed8
  • Under Construction0
  • Cancelled0
  • Lost1
  • Retired7
  • Preserved0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1946Production started
80
years in service
8
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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