KOMSOMOLSK-ON-AMUR, Russia, — Russia has launched the Project 20380 corvette Grozny at the Amur Shipbuilding Plant, marking another step in the Russian Navy’s effort to strengthen its Pacific Fleet. The vessel is the fifth Project 20380 corvette built at the shipyard for the fleet.
The launch ceremony was attended by Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Viktor Liina and Khabarovsk Krai Governor Dmitry Demeshin. The event also marked the 88th anniversary of Khabarovsk Krai. Shipyard worker Margarita Borovaya followed naval tradition by breaking a bottle against the ship’s hull.
Grozny Moves Towards Completion
Construction of Grozny began on August 23, 2021, under construction number 2105. The corvette has been assigned hull number 551.
Slipway assembly has been completed, and the vessel has been transferred to the outfitting berth for further work. It was subsequently moved to the Amurets floating dock for launch. The ship will undergo sea trials and state trials before delivery to the Russian Navy.
According to Admiral Liina, the crew has already been formed and began training on October 5, 2026. After completing their training, the personnel will work alongside shipyard staff on the remaining construction and preparation activities. Grozny is expected to enter service with the Pacific Fleet in the coming years.
The four earlier Project 20380 corvettes built at Amur Shipyard for the Pacific Fleet are Sovershenny, Gromkiy, Geroy Rossiyskoy Federatsii Aldar Tsydenzhapov and Rezkiy. All four serve with the 44th Anti-Submarine Ship Brigade based in Vladivostok. Grozny is expected to join the same brigade after completing its trials.
Another Project 20380 corvette, Bravyy, is under construction at the shipyard, with delivery planned for 2027.
Project 20380 Corvette Capabilities
Designed by the Almaz Central Marine Design Bureau, Project 20380 corvettes, also known as the Steregushchiy class, are multipurpose warships intended primarily for coastal and near-sea operations. Their missions include anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, air defence, patrol duties, escort missions and artillery support for amphibious landings.
The class features a steel hull and composite superstructure designed to reduce radar signature.
Key specifications include:
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Length: 104.5 metres
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Beam: 13 metres
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Average draft: 3.7 metres
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Full-load displacement: Approximately 2,200–2,250 tonnes
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Maximum speed: 27 knots
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Range: Approximately 3,500–4,000 nautical miles at 14 knots
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Endurance: 15 days
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Crew: 99 personnel, including 14 officers
The corvette’s main armament includes the Uran anti-ship missile system with eight Kh-35 missiles, the Redut air-defence system, a 100 mm A-190 naval gun, two 30 mm AK-630M close-in weapon systems and the Paket-NK anti-submarine and anti-torpedo complex.
Grozny also has a flight deck and hangar designed to accommodate one Ka-27 helicopter, which can support anti-submarine warfare and reconnaissance missions.
Amur Shipyard's Role in the Pacific Fleet
The Amur Shipbuilding Plant, part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation, is an important supplier of warships for Russia’s Pacific Fleet. The shipyard has delivered 99 submarines and more than 100 surface ships over its history.
The launch of Grozny continues the shipyard’s contribution to the construction of smaller surface combatants for Russia’s Far East. Further equipment installation, completion work and testing will be required before the corvette can enter operational service.
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