Project 1388NZ / Baklan-class communication boat

Service And Conflict Use

1. Jan 1, 2015

   KSV-2168 laid down

   RussianShips lists KSV-2168 as laid down in 2015 under factory number 403 at Sokolskaya Shipyard.

   Sources: Communication boat - Project 1388NZK

2. Oct 27, 2017

   Lead boat launched

   GlobalSecurity reports the lead boat was launched on 27 October 2017 before later towage and completion work.

   Sources: Project 1388NZ Communication boat

3. Dec 15, 2018

   Delivered to the Baltic Fleet

   Both GlobalSecurity and RussianShips place commissioning in December 2018, establishing the boat in Baltic Fleet service.

   Sources: Project 1388NZ Communication boat, Communication boat - Project 1388NZK

Project 1388NZ / Baklan-class communication boat Images

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