"Smart" - the ship of the Black Sea Fleet

The Russian fleet has many ships, but everyone is close to the heart of the people. Because the crew is husbands, brothers, sons, grandchildren. Ships see off and look forward to return. They plow the seas and oceans, go with diplomatic, humanitarian and military missions to other countries, participate in exercises. Many of these events are covered in the press, and publications are read out to the dead by relatives of servicemen. One of these "stars" of the media is "Smetlivy" - a ship of the Black Sea Fleet.

History of construction

The operational-tactical task for the development of the ship was received and approved by the commander-in-chief of the Navy on March 14, 1956. Later, the project received the number 61. Perhaps because it was built at the shipyard named after 61 communards in Mykolayiv. The creation and approval of the project and all design decisions took almost a decade. Construction began only in 1966. The ship of the project 61 "Smarter" was conceived for the anti-aircraft defense of its ships from enemy aircraft and missiles, as well as for anti-submarine defense. It is equipped for this purpose with all the necessary weapons and radar installations.

The construction of the ship was completed in 1967, a year later it was inspected and added to the lists of the Soviet Navy, and on October 21, Smetlivy - a large anti-submarine ship of Project 61 - was included in the Black Sea Fleet and began its service.

Project 61

The Institute, which occupied the sketch and design of the ship, considered various design decisions. For example, seven options for deploying weapons were proposed. As a result, the weapons were placed in a linear pattern, which allows all anti-aircraft guns to be used at once from one side. This is very convenient for a mass attack from the air. The anti-submarine missiles were removed from the ammunition, but they increased the reserve of the missile system to 24. At first the power installation was approved by the boiler turbine, but at the approval of the project they suggested considering the option with a gas turbine plant, which made it possible to reduce the displacement of the ship. The development of the world's first such large vessel with a gas-turbine power plant, which is used in all modes of navigation, has begun.

If in many countries special SAM systems are being developed for ships or Air Force technologies are used, then in the USSR they decided to process anti - aircraft missile installations of ground - based air defense forces. On the basis of land-based air defense systems, a new launching device "Volna" was created with a system of control, storage, feeding and loading for the conditions of large water.

"Smart" - the ship is unique in its design and space-planning solutions. To achieve the established technical characteristics, it was necessary to change the hull of the ship, although initially it was taken by the type of projects 50, 56 and 57 bis. The location of residential and office premises was accepted as standard, with the exception of command posts, power plant premises, officers' cabins, corridors and a canteen, the rules of modern warfare had special requirements. These changes were made in accordance with the anti-nuclear protection and the layout of weapons. The cabins and corridors were closed, without natural light, the crew can get into any compartment of the ship without leaving the deck. The commander from his point could observe the underwater, above-water and air conditions and control all combat systems of the ship.

Singing frigate

"Smart" - a ship that received the nickname "Singing frigate". He does not sing at all, does not perform romances, but his gas turbines sound very melodic. And when you meet the ship in the port or send you can hear their sonorous overflow. It is unlikely that such an effect was conceived by designers in advance, this is the will of the case. Now, even many years later, having forgotten all the merits of the ship, it will be remembered as "The Singing Frigate"

Modernization

Soon there will be half a century, as "Smart" carries its service. Weapons change, new materials come into use. The technician needs to be updated so that it remains effective. In 1990-1995, the ship underwent a modernization under the project 01090. The ship was equipped with a marine non-acoustic complex MNK-300 with an antenna in the form of a 300-meter cable behind the stern, which catches the trail of the enemy submarine. Also, instead of two RBU-1000, 8 guides for anti-ship missiles "Uranus" were installed. New interference installations, radar systems and control systems have been installed. Now this is not a large antisubmarine ship, but a patrol boat of the Black Sea Fleet "Smetlivy", which can participate in all combat services.

History of the predecessor

Have you ever wondered why ships have such names? It is possible that you can not get to the source, but sometimes you can find very interesting stories. Here, for example, "Smart" - a ship that was built in 1967? Well, yes, not really. The fact is that Smetlivy participated in the Second World War. Only this was not a large anti-submarine ship, but a destroyer. He participated in the war with Finland, and by 1941 was considered one of the best in the navy.

He constantly fired German positions from the water, was on repair in Leningrad and again returned to Tallinn. When making a breakthrough to Kronstadt, the "Smarter" is the only destroyer that has fully preserved its combat capability. He took direct part in the defense of Leningrad from September to October 1941. Used his guns as artillery, to fire at enemy positions and participated in operations on the water.

The last operation of the destroyer "Smarter"

The operation began to evacuate the garrison from the naval base of Hanko. It was necessary to make a breakthrough from Kronstadt, by that time mined. Destroyer "Smart", along with "Severe", four minesweepers, four hunters and torpedo boats was in the second breakthrough group. Without losses, we reached Hanko.

During the stay, the destroyer fell under artillery fire, and the stern cannon was damaged. On November 4, the ship, having accepted 560 people, laid down on the reverse course. The weather worsened, and it was difficult to pass a minefield . The ship was at the tail of the group, the first mine exploded near the night. The destroyer stayed afloat, but lost the course. After a short repair work, he continued the movement and blew up on the second mine, detonating ammunition. The nose part of the ship was torn off, it sank in fifteen minutes with the captain. The destroyer remained without a course and control, began to sink. The third mine tore off the stern. Came up boats and minesweepers saved three and a half hundred people.

Incident with Turkish sailors

The news of the clash of Turkish fishermen and Russian sailors on January 13, 2015 flew all the media. It was twisted in different ways. The Turks claim that they did not see any ships, they moved with their own course, they did not hear any signals or shots, they were all in normal mode. Although you can not see the "Smart" - the ship, the photo of which you see below? As reported from the guard ship, in the Aegean Sea the Turkish seiner appeared on the starboard side and went to the ram. "Smart" stood at anchor and began to signal and go to the radio, but no one answered. When the collision left 600 meters, shots from small arms were fired at a safe distance. After that, the Turkish seiner changed course and walked along the side at a distance of 540 meters.

Meeting the ship. Sevastopol

Ship "Smart" returns to the port of this legendary city, and here it is always waiting. On the shore, preparations begin in a few hours. People gather with flags of the Russian Navy, cameras and even fanatical doodles. Tourists specially come to see this event. When the ship enters the port, the team lining up along the side in parade form and welcomes the native city to the sounds of the song "The Legendary Sevastopol".

Service

The ship participates in many Russian and international exercises, carries a escort and sentinel service. Has a nice track record and a suitable name. Because when you can not win by force, you have to win with smartness, as the Russian soldiers did from time immemorial. He was the largest anti-submarine ship, and now it's an excellent watchman ship "Smarter". The photo, although it is only a flat picture, conveys some of its strength and pressure. One of its kind and combat power raises the morale of both the military and civilians.

Someone will consider it an empty patriotism, but without patriotism a person will not perform his duty every day, protect the borders of his homeland, be loyal to the oath and moral foundations.