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RT-59


A Project 697TB harbour minesweeper. sh8146.narod.ru

RT-59 (hull number 200) is a Project 697TB harbour minesweepers designed to counter the threat posed by naval mines.

REGISTRATION

Caspian Flotilla

CONSTRUCTION

RT-59 was laid down at Kirova shipyard, Astrakhan. Commissioned in October 26, 1976.

PERFORMANCE

Speed: 10 knots
Range: 100 nautical miles (9.5 knots)
Autonomy: 5 days
Crew: 9 men

Dimensions

Displacement: standard - 110.14 tons, full - 157.23 tons
Length: 27.1 meters
Beam: 5.66 meters
Draft: 1.925 ì

Propulsion

1x225 hp dieles 6ChSPN18/22, 2 diesel generators P-62M x12,5 kW

Armament

1x2 25 mm 2M-3M