The pace of construction of warships in Russia lags behind the world, said Sergei Gorbachev, Reserve Captain 1st Rank, Executive Director of the Institute of the CIS Countries in Sevastopol, on Crimean radio station Sputnik on July 28.
“Unfortunately, we are not building a ship quickly. Unlike what we see in global military shipbuilding.”said Gorbachev.
He noted that current reports on construction schedules may only look good to someone outside the industry.
“Well, for example, how can we say that the universal landing ships that were built here in Kerch several years ago will be built, perhaps, in 2028? Well, how can this be? – Gorbachev is outraged.
The expert noted that in the global shipbuilding industry such ships are built in a much shorter period of time.
“The construction of an ocean-going ship takes two years. The phenomenal progress that is taking place in the world is demonstrated by China itself.”said Gorbachev.
At the same time, he recalled that not long ago the Chinese only bought our ships, dismantled them and copied them.
“And now they have put the construction of ocean-class ships practically on an assembly line. At the same time, dozens of ships of the same design are being built. The same is demonstrated by Turkey, which has made this leap, generally phenomenal, over the course of 20 or 30 years.”said Gorbachev.
Let us remind you that two Project 23900 universal landing aircraft carriers are being built at the Zaliv shipyard in Kerch. The UDC will be able to carry on board not only a group of naval helicopters, but also helicopter-type combat unmanned aerial vehicles. The laying of the ships took place on July 20, 2020. According to plans, the first UDC “Ivan Rogov” will enter service in 2028.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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