The Consortium of Russian United Shipbuilding Corporation (JSC USC) and the French DCNS has won in a tender for construction of Mistral-class warships, the press service of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said.
The order from Russian Defense ministry includes construction of two multipurpose amphibious assault ships and two vessels in option. According to preliminary data of Russian and French experts, the cost of one amphibious assault ship for the Russian Navy may be around 400-500 million euros.
Read more on the issue in PortNews ‘Relevant Topic’, Nov. 8, 2010
French multipurpose amphibious assault ship of Mistral-class is designed for vehicle and personnel transport and for landing operations. She can also serve as a command ship. Mistral ship’s length is 199, beam - 32 meters. The ship is capable of transporting and deploying 16 helicopters, 40 tanks and 70 vehicles. Mistral ship can accommodate 160 crew members and over 150 marines. Its armament includes air defense systems, artillery systems and heavy machine guns.
The order from Russian Defense ministry includes construction of two multipurpose amphibious assault ships and two vessels in option. According to preliminary data of Russian and French experts, the cost of one amphibious assault ship for the Russian Navy may be around 400-500 million euros.
Read more on the issue in PortNews ‘Relevant Topic’, Nov. 8, 2010
French multipurpose amphibious assault ship of Mistral-class is designed for vehicle and personnel transport and for landing operations. She can also serve as a command ship. Mistral ship’s length is 199, beam - 32 meters. The ship is capable of transporting and deploying 16 helicopters, 40 tanks and 70 vehicles. Mistral ship can accommodate 160 crew members and over 150 marines. Its armament includes air defense systems, artillery systems and heavy machine guns.