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Eye-Catching Photos of State-of-the-Art Russian Corvette Boggle the Mind

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A spate of eye-catching photos of the most advanced Russian corvette, Boykiy, has been obtained by a correspondent from the Russian website defendingrussia.com.

A correspondent from the Russian website defendingrussia.com has managed to obtain an array of unique photos of the sophisticated Russian corvette Boykiy.

This multi-role ship, which is the third corvette built under the Project 20380 program, entered service with the Russian Baltic Fleet in 2013.

© Photo : defendingrussia.ruBoykiy
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Boykiy

The 105-meter-long Boykiy has a full displacement of 2,200 metric tons and a maximum speed of 27 knots (about 50 kilometers) per hour.

If necessary, the corvette can take on board the Ka-27 helicopter, which is deployed in its hangar.

The ship is made of composite materials and equipped with state-of-the-art weapons, including the A-190 100mm naval gun, guided missiles, torpedoes and a AK-630 30mm fully automatic naval close-in weapon system.

Also, the ship is equipped with electronic warfare systems, among them a couple of powerful radars.

In addition, there are four diesel engines inside the Boykiy, which add to its ability to move at a speed of 27 knots per hour.

© Photo : defendingrussia.ruView of Boykiy's deck
View of Boykiy's deck - Sputnik International
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View of Boykiy's deck
© Photo : defendingrussia.ruView of Boykiy's cabin
View of Boykiy's cabin - Sputnik International
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View of Boykiy's cabin
© Photo : defendingrussia.ruBoykiy's AK-630M
Boykiy's AK-630M - Sputnik International
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Boykiy's AK-630M
© Photo : defendingrussia.ruBoykiy's guided missiles
Boykiy's guided missile complex - Sputnik International
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Boykiy's guided missiles
© Photo : defendingrussia.ruBoykiy's launching containers
Boykiy's launching containers - Sputnik International
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Boykiy's launching containers
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View of Boykiy's deck
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View of Boykiy's cabin
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Boykiy's AK-630M
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Boykiy's guided missiles
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Boykiy's launching containers
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