Grachonok-class anti-sabotage patrol boat (Project 21980)

Service And Conflict Use

1. Jan 1, 2008

   Series production begins

   Zelenodolsk Shipyard described Project 21980 anti-sabotage boats as being built for the Russian Navy from 2008 onward.

   Sources: Zelenodolsk Shipyard Project 21980 launch announcement

2. Jan 1, 2009

   Class enters service

   The class overview on Wikipedia lists the Grachonok class as in commission from 2009.

   Sources: Grachonok-class patrol boat

3. Jun 6, 2024

   Ninth boat launched

   Vympel reported the launch of a ninth Grachonok-class boat and said it was the fifth such boat the yard had built for the Ministry of Defense.

   Sources: Ninth Grachonok launched at Vympel

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