Russian patrol ship Ivan Papanin explained

Ivan Papanin (ru|italic=yes|Иван Папанин) is a Russian icebreaking patrol ship. She is the first vessel built to the Project 23550 design. She was launched in October 2019 and went on sea trials in June 2024.[1] The latest estimate for commissioning is summer 2025 following ice trials in Franz Josef Land.[2]

The vessels resemble and Canada's, but are more heavily armed.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Russian's New Combat Icebreaker Starts Sea Trials. 28 June 2024. 29 June 2024. Yahoo! News.
  2. Web site: Патрульный корабль ледового класса "Иван Папанин" планируют сдать летом 2025 года. ru. Sudostroenie.info. 5 November 2024. 9 November 2024.

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