Russia may need Mistral class helicopter carriers to respond quickly to emerging threats, Adm. Gennady Suchkov, Adviser to the Russian Defense Minister said, answering the question of PortNews correspondent.
These warships are good that are multifunctional and can be used for rapid response to unexpected threats to national security.
Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry had announced its plans to buy several helicopter carriers, while considering the purchase of ships such as the Mistral. Russian shipyards had opposed the deal, saying they would be willing to bid for the shipbuilding contract. The Ministry is reportedly preparing a tender.
The French multi-purpose Mistral class helicopter carrier is designed to transport troops and cargo, the landing, and can also be used as a headquarters ship. The warship LOA - 199 meters, breadth - 32 meters. The ship is able to carry on board 16 helicopter gunships, 40 tanks and some 70 vehicles. In addition to 160 crew members the warship can accommodate about 150 marines. The Mistral is armed with air defense, artillery systems and heavy machine guns.
Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry had announced its plans to buy several helicopter carriers, while considering the purchase of ships such as the Mistral. Russian shipyards had opposed the deal, saying they would be willing to bid for the shipbuilding contract. The Ministry is reportedly preparing a tender.
The French multi-purpose Mistral class helicopter carrier is designed to transport troops and cargo, the landing, and can also be used as a headquarters ship. The warship LOA - 199 meters, breadth - 32 meters. The ship is able to carry on board 16 helicopter gunships, 40 tanks and some 70 vehicles. In addition to 160 crew members the warship can accommodate about 150 marines. The Mistral is armed with air defense, artillery systems and heavy machine guns.