T58-class minesweeper


The T58 class were a group of minesweepers built for the Soviet Navy in the 1950s The Soviet Designation was Project 264

Design

The specification for these ships was issued in 1949 and the lead ship was completed in 1957. These ships were larger than the previous T43 class and had increased sweep capacity and were fitted with more advanced mechanical, acoustic and magnetic sweeps. Heavier self-defence weapons were also fitted. The ships had steel hulls and were powered by 3 diesel engines. No special provision was made to minimise acoustic or pressure signature. The ships were also fitted to operate in an NBC environment.

Variants

45 Ships were built between 1957 and 1962. All were scrapped by the early 1990s.