Mirka-class frigate
The Mirka class was the NATO reporting name for a class of light frigates built for the Soviet Navy in the mid to late 1960s. The Soviet designation was Storozhevoi Korabl Project 35 and Project 35-M.Design
The role of these ships was anti-submarine warfare in shallow waters and they were similar to the s but had a modified machinery suite. The machinery consisted of two shafts with diesels and gas turbines. The propellers were in tunnels. The machinery proved noisy and not very reliable.Ships
A total of 18 ships were built by Yantar shipyard, Kaliningrad, for the Soviet Navy. All ships were decommissioned between 1989 and 1992.Gallery
