Yury Ivanov-class Intelligence Ship
The Yuriy Ivanov class (Project 18280) is a type of Russian SIGINT intelligence collection ship. The ship is designed by the JSC Central Design Bureau "Iceberg". The displacement of the ship is more than 4,000 tons, the cruising range not less than 8,000 miles (13,000 km) and its armament consists of light anti-aircraft weapons. The ship on its performance characteristics and capabilities is considerably superior to similar vessels of previous generations mainly due to the versatility and high level of automation and systems integration. The vessels of this class are designed for providing communication. The first ship, Yuriy Ivanov, was laid down in 2004 and was launched on 30 September 2013. The second ship, Ivan Khurs, was launched on 16 May 2017. Russia originally planned to build at least four such ships by 2020, but this date was later pushed back to 2025.
A new contract for medium sized intelligence ships (such as project 18280) was signed at Army 2021 forum, possibly for Yury Ivanov-class ships.
Operational history
In late May 2023, during the military invasion of Ukraine, Russia stated that the Ivan Khurs had been engaged by uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) belonging to Ukraine, with at least one USV being destroyed by weapons on board. Ukrainian defence intelligence confirmed the strike and said one of the drones had made contact with its target. On 25 May 2023, a video appeared which shows a USV reaching the ship within a few metres, after which the video feed cuts out. It is likely the USV detonated in very close proximity to the ship.
Ships
| Name | Builders | Laid down | Launched | Commissioned | Fleet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuriy Ivanov | Severnaya Verf, St. Petersburg | 27 December 2004 | 30 September 2013 | 26 July 2015 | Northern Fleet | Active |
| Ivan Khurs | Severnaya Verf, St. Petersburg | 14 November 2013 | 16 May 2017 | 25 June 2018 | Black Sea Fleet | Active, hit by uncrewed vessel in 2023 |
Gallery
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Ivan Khurs in 2020, as seen from USS Farragut -
Ivan Khurs in 2020, as seen from USS Farragut
See also
References
- ^ "Intelligence Ship Ivan Khurs - Project 18280 / Yuriy Ivanov class". www.kchf.ru. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "ВМФ России пополнился новейшим судном связи" [The Russian Navy has added a new communications vessel]. Armstrade.org (in Russian). 27 July 2015.
- ^ "Severnaya Verf Shipyard launches reconnaissance ship Ivan Khurs of Project 18280". PortNews.ru. 16 May 2017.
- ^ "ВМФ России планирует получить четыре фрегата проекта 22350 до 2025 года" [The Russian Navy plans to receive four Project 22350 frigates by 2025]. RIA Novosti (in Russian). 16 May 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
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- ^ "ВМФ России пополнился новейшим судном связи "Юрий Иванов" [Russian Navy adds new communications ship "Yuri Ivanov"] (in Russian). TASS. 26 July 2015.
- ^ "Корабль спецназначения «Юрий Иванов» прибыл на Северный флот" [The special purpose ship "Yuri Ivanov" arrived at the Northern Fleet]. vpk-news.ru (in Russian). 16 November 2015.
- ^ "Russian Navy's New Ship Launched". Naval Today. 2 October 2013.
- ^ ""Северная верфь" заложила фрегат и разведывательный корабль для ВМФ" [Severnaya Verf laid down a frigate and a reconnaissance ship for the Navy]. flotprom.ru (in Russian). 14 November 2013.
- ^ "Russia launches second Project 18280 intelligence-gathering ship". Naval Today. 17 May 2017.
- ^ "Russian Navy commissions 2nd Project 18280 ship Ivan Khurs". Naval Today. 26 June 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
- ^ "Russia: Warship guarding Black Sea pipelines attacked by uncrewed Ukraine craft". Reuters. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Russian reconnaissance ship seemingly hit by unmanned surface vessel, video shows". CNN. 25 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- Возвращение корабля «Иван Хурс» в Севастополь без видимых повреждений стало одной из загадок войны - "The return of the ship "Ivan Khurs" to Sevastopol without visible damage has become one of the mysteries of the war." (www.agents.media, 27 May 2023)