Russia is about to launch the missile ship project 22800 "Shkval"
The small missile ship of project 22800 "Shkval” will be launched for the Russian Navy on May 5 in Saint-Petersburg, Captain 1st Rank Igor Dygalo, representative of the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Navy of the Russian Defense Ministry, said on Saturday.
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Rocket ship "Shkval". |
"It is expected that on May 5, 2018, at the Pella shipyard, a solemn ceremony will be held to officially launch the second small missile ship of project 22800. By order of Admiral Vladimir Korolev, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, the ship was named "Shkval", - said Mr. Dygalo.
The main advantages of this type of ship are high maneuverability, increased seaworthiness and modern superstructure, cabins and hull.