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Project 61M destroyer
Photo: George Chernilevsky · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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Destroyers · Russia · 1963
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Project61Mdestroyer

Project 61M destroyer
Project 61M destroyer Photo: George Chernilevsky · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
65
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
50
Sensors
60
Survivability
70
Versatility
75
Endurance
70
Aviation
30
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Russia
ManufacturerMykolayiv Shipyard
CategoryDestroyers
EraCold War
In service1963–1973
Operators2 countries
Quantity16
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
60
Destroyers MASS Rating
28/43
Cold War
87/478
All-Time
Destroyers · 10 axes scored
Firepower
65
Air Defence
55
ASW Capability
50
Sensors
60
Survivability
70
Versatility
75
Endurance
70
Aviation
30
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the destroyers category.
01 / Overview
Project 61M destroyer
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1963–1973
Quantity
16
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
DESTROYERS · COLD WAR
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
42
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
destroyers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the destroyers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Displacement2MOD.2
  • Standard Displacement3,500 t
  • Full Load Displacement4,200 t
◈Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)113 m
  • Beam13 m
  • Draft4.5 m
▣Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement280
◇Propulsion5MOD.5
  • PropulsionSteam Turbine
  • Number of Engines2
  • Shafts / Screws2
  • Top Speed33 kn
  • Range4,500
◆Gun Armament3MOD.3
  • Main Gun76.2 mm
  • Main Gun Calibre76 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
▤Missile Armament1MOD.1
  • Surface-to-Air MissilesVolna (SA-N-1)
⬢Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
▲Sensors & Combat Systems1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1963Production started
  2. 1973Production ended
63
years in service
10
years in production
16
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
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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