Military icebreaker "Ilya Muromets" project 21180

Compared with other states wishing toUse the wealth of the Arctic, Russia is in a better position. The advantage lies in the availability of an atomic icebreaker fleet, which is not found in any country in the world, as well as extensive experience in high latitudes.

In order to firmly consolidate the positions of the NavyThe fleet of Russia in the Arctic zone by the country's leadership decided to build a head military icebreaker. Ilya Muromets Project 21180 will be the first multifunctional vessel created in the interests of the Russian Navy and the Ministry of Defense in the last forty-five years.

It is planned to replenish the Northern andPacific Fleet with four auxiliary vessels. At the same time icebreakers will be built as a separate series. One of them will be the icebreaker "Ilya Muromets" project 21180. Photo of the ship is presented in the article.

History of creation

At one time, employees of the "Admiralty Shipyard"Ilya Muromets was built (project 97). In the Pacific Fleet, he served from 1965 to 1993. At least 32 vessels were built for the history of the Soviet Union on the basis of this icebreaker. All of them were intended exclusively for military purposes. Eight of them carried out the tasks of frontier patrol ships, and one object was used as a hydrographic vessel. Unlike its analog, the ice ships of project 21180 are created as multi-functional. They can be used by both military and military-scientific expeditions.

What is a ship?

The icebreaker "Ilya Muromets" project 21180 issingle-deck multifunctional Russian auxiliary diesel-electric vessel. It belongs to the ships of the new generation, using powerful power complexes and modern propulsion systems. In addition, according to the plans of Russian developers, the availability of expanded functionality and large-volume facilities should become one of the characteristic features of the icebreaker "Ilya Muromets".

Developers

Technical design of the new icebreaker "Ilya"Muromets "was produced by the employees of Vympel Design Bureau Design Bureau under the supervision of Chief Designer M.V. Bahrov. Working design documentation involved employees of the enterprise "Admiralteyskaya Verf", with which on March 21, 2014 the Ministry of Defense of Russia concluded the contract. The vessel was developed under technical project No. 21180.

Bookmark ship

Construction work was carried out taking into account allThe requirements set forth in the State Program for Military Shipbuilding. In April 2015, the enterprise "Admiralteyskaya Verf" held a ceremonial laying of the military icebreaker "Ilya Muromets".

According to the commander of the Russian Navy Admiral ViktorChirkova, laying down the icebreaker was carried out taking into account the characteristics inherent in the ships of tomorrow. A year later, the vessel was launched, where up to date it is being completed.

When will the ship be ready?

According to the plans of the developers, the icebreaker "IlyaMuromets after the completion of all the design work will be mandatory tests. Presumably, they will be held in October 2017. Then, as planned, the icebreaker "Ilya Muromets" will be sent to the Arctic zone for service in the Russian Navy.

How are you going to use the ship?

The icebreaker "Ilya Muromets" will be delivered to the Arctic zone for effective independent ice warships of Russian naval vessels and ships. The ship will perform the following tasks:

• Patrol the territory of the Arctic zone.
• Carry out towing of other ships.
• Transportation of goods. For this purpose, it is planned to use the cargo hold of the ship, as well as decks, on which special refrigerated containers will be installed. Loading and unloading operations will be possible due to a 21-meter crane mounted on a ship with a payload capacity of 26 tons. In addition, the crane will be installed on the icebreaker. Its carrying capacity will be two tons. The bow section of the ship is planned to be equipped with a helipad. On the icebreaker deck there is a place for a multipurpose working boat BL-820, using an inflatable board.
• The icebreaker will use additional crews (as many as fifty people) as a carrier.
• Pave the way over the surface of ice to ships not of ice class.
• Provide shore, island bases and airfields located in the Arctic zone.
• The icebreaker will also be used by scientists in hydrographic research.

In the event of an emergencyon emergency objects the vessel is involved in extinguishing the fire. Especially for this purpose, the icebreaker is equipped with two rocker waterfalls and a fire pump. Also, using this pump and multifunction boat, it will be possible to localize and collect in case of oil leakage. To collect oil products from the water surface in the icebreaker 400-meter boom barriers are provided.

Thus, with the help of the icebreaker "Ilya Muromets"(photo is presented in the article), the deployment and deployment of Russian Navy forces in the Arctic zone will be carried out. This will strengthen the military presence of the Russian Federation in the territorial waters of the Arctic.

Design

Conventional icebreakers contain superstructures withvertical front wall. Since "Ilya Muromets" is intended for combat functions, its superstructures also have an inclined front wall. The frigates and destroyers have a similar design. On the icebreaker "Ilya Muromets", if necessary, it will be possible to install artillery pieces. Presumably, the new icebreaker will use AK-306. It is mainly this artillery unit that is being armed with auxiliary mobilized vessels.

What is the uniqueness of the ship?

The vessel "Ilya Muromets" has indicators,typical for many ice-class vessels providing Russian military presence in the Arctic zone. The vessel is characterized by high seaworthiness, maneuverability and multifunctionality. These conceptual principles were laid down in the shipbuilding program in 2015.

Nevertheless, in the head auxiliary shipthere is an innovation. According to the developers of the icebreaker, it will manifest itself when it comes to the range of navigation and autonomy. "Ilya Muromets" is designed for two-month voyages. According to experts, this ability is a good indicator for an icebreaker that does not use an atomic power plant. Thus, this vessel is able to cover distances within 12 thousand nautical miles.

Use of new propellers

The icebreaker is equipped with four diesel generatorscapacity of 2600 kW each. Thus, the total power is 10,600 kW. Separate helical-steering columns are equipped with two ridge electric motors. Each of them has a capacity of 3500 kW. It is planned that they will be powered by four diesel generators. The uniqueness of this icebreaker is the presence of comb-type electric motors carried out outside the hull. Screws, thus, are able to carry out their rotation on the shafts by 360 degrees. Due to this, the icebreaker can move in any direction. This ability is especially important during the stay of the vessel among the ice. According to experts, icebreakers in the Arctic zone often have to reverse. For a new icebreaker equipped with propellers, the lateral course will not be problematic.

Engines

Ilya Muromets is equipped with engines related toto the Azipod type. These steering columns use the famous helicopter carriers "Mistral" and the Arctic tankers of the project R-70046. At one time, the ship "Mikhail Ulyanov" was equipped with the same columns by the workers of the "Admiralty Shipyard". In Russian icebreakers, Azipod engines are used for the first time. A special feature of Ilya Muromets is that it will be equipped with domestic screw-steering columns. Their design and production are staffed by the St. Petersburg Central Scientific Research Institute of Ship Electronics and Technology.

Tactical and technical characteristics

• Ilya Muromets belongs to the class of ice ships. It is suitable for operations with an ice thickness not exceeding one and a half meters.
• The country of origin is Russia.
• The manufacturer is the enterprise "Admiralty Shipyards".
• It is intended for the Russian Navy.
• The crew consists of 32 people.
• Displacement - 6 thousand tons.
• The length of the ship is 84 m.
• The width is 20 m.
• The height of the board is 10 m.
• The icebreaker is characterized by a draft of 6.8 m.
• Travel speed - 11 knots (economy) and 15 knots (full).
• "Ilya Muromets" is capable of continuous movement with an ice thickness of not more than one meter.

Conclusion

Lack of supply of auxiliary vessels forThe Russian military fleet essentially limited the possibilities of its maneuvering in the Arctic waters. It is expected that the commissioning of the icebreaker "Ilya Muromets" will fill this gap. According to the developers, unlike its epic namesake, the icebreaker will not wait for "thirty years and three years", but will defend the homeland in the very near future. The icebreaker will be launched in early 2018.