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Soviet Cruiser Ordzhonikidze
RI ''Irian'' (201), previously named ''Ordzhonikidze'' (russian: Орджоникидзе) was a , Soviet designation "Project 68bis", of the Soviet Navy that was acquired by Indonesian Navy in the 1960s. Development and design The ''Sverdlov''-class cruisers, Soviet designation Project 68bis, were the last conventional gun Cruiser, cruisers built for the Soviet Navy. They were built in the 1950s and were based on Soviet, German, and Italian designs and concepts developed prior to the Second World War. They were modified to improve their sea keeping capabilities, allowing them to run at high speed in the rough waters of the North Atlantic. The basic hull was more modern and had better armor protection than the vast majority of the post Second World War gun cruiser designs built and deployed by peer nations. They also carried an extensive suite of modern radar equipment and anti-aircraft artillery. The Soviets originally planned to build 40 ships in the class, which wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irian Ships 201
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