Mirnyy Class Intelligence Ship

SSV (Communications Ship)

Manufacturer:

61 Kommuna, Nikolayev Yards (USSR)

Role:

Intelligence Gathering Ship

Year Adopted:

1962

4 ships total
(originally built 1956-1963, but converted to military intelligence collectors between 1962-1964)

850 tons (Standard)
1,300 tons (Full Load)

Operational Status:

Russia: Uncertain at Present

Armament:

None

Sensor Suite:

2 x 'Don-2' navigational radars
1 x 'Spin Trough' air search radar (in some ships)

Engine:

4 x Diesel engines delivering 4,000 hp to one shaft

Crew:

60 Officers and Sailors (approximate)

Length:

208 feet, 7 inches
(63.6 meters)

Draught:

14 feet, 9 inches
(4.5 meters)

Beam:

31 feet, 2 inches
(9.5 meters)

Maximum Speed:

17.5 knots