First frigate of Project 22350 Admiral of the Fleet Kasatonov completed the first elements of sea trials in the White Sea
The first frigate of Project 22350 Admiral of the Fleet Kasatonov completed the first elements of sea trials in the White Sea, says press center of RF Defence Ministry. The crew of the ship practiced interaction with aviation.
Su-24 aircraft, Ka-27 and Ka-31 helicopters of the air defence and air force of the Northern Fleet were involved. They performed a flight of radio equipment of the frigate. Helicopter pilots made some landings and take-offs from the deck of the ship.
Factory sea trials of the frigate Admiral Kasatonov began on November 20 and will take place in several stages.
It is planned that the ship will test the technical systems and perform firing at the training grounds of the Northern Fleet in the White Sea.