The Mirka class was the NATO reporting name for a class of light frigates built for the Soviet Navy in the mid to late 1960s. The Soviet designation was Storozhevoi Korabl (escort ship) Project 35 (Mirka I) and Project 35M (Mirka II).
Design The role of these ships was anti-submarine warfare in shallow waters and they were similar to the s but had a modified machinery suite. The machinery consisted of two shafts with diesels and gas turbines (CODAG). The propellers were in tunnels (similar to water jets). The machinery proved noisy and not very reliable.
Ships A total of 18 ships were built by Yantar shipyard, Kaliningrad, for the Soviet Navy. All ships were decommissioned between 1989 and 1992.
Gallery
See also List of ships of the Soviet Navy List of ships of Russia by project number
References
Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1947-1995
External links
Page from FAS
Russian Mirka Class - Complete Ship List