Bal'zam Intelligence Ship

  
Lira
SSV Type (communications vessel)
Also known as Belomor'ye Class

Manufacturer:

Yantar Zavod 820, Kaliningrad

Role:

Electronic Intelligence Gathering Ship

Year Adopted:

1980

5 ships completed
(SSV-80, SSV-443, SSV-493, SSV-516, SSV-571)

4,900 tons (Full Load)

Operational Status:

Russia: In active service

Armament:

1  6x30mm ADG6-30 CIWS systems
2 Quadruple SA-N-5 Grail launchers*

*A total of 16 SA-N-5 missiles are carried on ship

Sensor Suite:

2 x 'Don Kay' navigational radars
1 x Hull Mounted Sonar
1 x High Frequency Dipping Sonar

Assorted other electronic intelligence gathering sensors of uncertain type.

Engine:

2 x diesel engines powering 2 shafts with a total of 9,000 horsepower

Crew:

220 Officers and Sailors

Overall Length:

346 feet
(105.5 meters)

Draught:

19 feet
(5.8 meters)

Beam:

50 feet, 10 inches
(15.5 meters)

Maximum Speed:

20 Knots

Aircraft:

None