Naval Systems

Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate

Also known as
  • Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate
  • Admiral Gorshkov class
  • Gorshkov-class frigate
  • Project 22350
  • Admiral Sergei Gorshkov-class frigate

The Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate is a Russian multirole guided-missile frigate family designed by Severnoye Design Bureau and built by Severnaya Verf for escort, air defense, anti-submarine warfare, and long-range strike. Public sources describe it as Russia's post-Soviet ocean-going surface combatant class built around UKSK vertical launch cells for Kalibr, Oniks, and Tsirkon missiles, with later hulls receiving expanded launcher fits.

Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate, Guided-missile frigate, Naval Systems
Image source: Wikimedia Commons: Admiral Gorshkov frigate 03.jpg

Role in Conflicts

2015 Various Conflicts
Side
Unconfirmed conflict context

Source-backed coverage documents Project 22350 missile trials, deployments, and Russian Navy service, but the available evidence still does not tie the class to one named catalog conflict.

Profile / Specs

Profile

Origin
Russia
Type
Guided-missile frigate
Service note
2018-present
Designer
Severnoye Design Bureau
Produced
2006-present

Specifications

Displacement
4,550 t standard / 5,400 t full load
Length
135 m
Beam
16 m
Draft
4.53 m
Speed
29.5 knots
Crew
210
Range
4,000 nmi at 14 knots
Endurance
About 30 days
Propulsion
M55R combined diesel and gas-turbine power plant
Aviation
Flight deck and hangar for one Ka-27 helicopter
Armament
130 mm A-192M gun, UKSK VLS cells for Kalibr/Oniks/Tsirkon-family missiles, Poliment-Redut air defense missiles, Paket-NK torpedo system, Ka-27 helicopter
Variants

Project 22350 sources split the class between early ships with the original UKSK fit and later hulls reported with expanded vertical-launch capacity.

VariantConfigurationDesignation notes
Baseline Project 22350Early production fit

Admiral Gorshkov and Admiral Kasatonov represent the early service standard, with two UKSK launcher modules and Poliment-Redut air defense.

Sources: Naval News: Second Project 22350 frigate joins Russian Navy

Expanded-UKSK Project 22350 buildsLater production fit

Later hulls are reported with increased UKSK launcher capacity, including follow-on builds described with 32 UKSK launcher cells.

Sources: Naval News: First Project 22350 frigate for Pacific Fleet

Carried Strike Missiles

Project 22350 frigates use UKSK vertical-launch cells for the class's long-range strike and anti-ship missile fit.

Launched itemItem typeLaunch evidence
Kalibr, Sea-launched cruise missile family, MunitionsKalibrSea-launched cruise missile family

Project 22350 sources identify Kalibr as a basic strike weapon, and Admiral Kasatonov fired a Kalibr missile during Northern Fleet trials.

Sources: Naval News: Admiral Kasatonov Kalibr test-fire, Naval News: Atlantic Tsirkon deployment

P-800 Oniks, Supersonic anti-ship cruise missile, MunitionsP-800 OniksAnti-ship cruise missile

Naval News describes the class's universal launchers as able to fire Oniks anti-ship missiles alongside Kalibr-family missiles.

Sources: Naval News: Admiral Kasatonov Kalibr test-fire, Naval News: Second Project 22350 frigate joins Russian Navy

Launcher mix

Public sources also describe Tsirkon integration for the class, but this page only links missile records that already exist as public catalog entries.

Sources: Naval News: Atlantic Tsirkon deployment, Naval Today: Severnaya Verf rolls out fifth Project 22350 frigate

Combat-System Layout

Project 22350 combines long-range strike cells, area air defense, anti-submarine weapons, and organic helicopter support in one frigate hull. The launcher count is a visible distinction between early and later builds.

System areaReported fitOperational meaning
Strike launchersUKSK vertical-launch cells for Kalibr, Oniks, and Tsirkon-family weaponsGives the class a land-attack and anti-ship strike role beyond normal escort duties.
Air defensePoliment-Redut surface-to-air missile system with phased-array radar integrationSupports local and formation air defense against aircraft and missile threats.
Anti-submarine packagePaket-NK torpedo system, sonar fit, and one Ka-27 helicopterLets the frigate combine shipboard sensors and an embarked helicopter for submarine search and engagement.
Batch distinctionEarly ships are described with the original UKSK fit; later hulls are reported with expanded launcher capacitySeparates the first operational ships from follow-on hulls that emphasize larger strike loads.

Primary support: RussianShips.info: Frigates - Project 22350; Naval News: Second Project 22350 frigate joins Russian Navy; Naval News: First Project 22350 frigate for Pacific Fleet; Naval Today: Severnaya Verf rolls out fifth Project 22350 frigate.

Timeline

Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate Key Events

  1. Lead ship commissioned

    ODIN reports that the lead ship Admiral Gorshkov was commissioned into the Russian Navy on 28 July 2018.

    Sources: ODIN: Admiral Gorshkov commissioned on 28 July 2018

  2. First shipborne Tsirkon launch reported

    Naval News reported that Admiral Gorshkov fired a Tsirkon hypersonic missile from the Barents Sea during state trials, marking the first ship launch of the missile.

    Sources: Naval News: First shipborne Tsirkon test

  3. Second ship joined the Northern Fleet

    Naval News reported that Admiral Kasatonov, the second Project 22350 frigate, joined the Russian Navy and would operate with Admiral Gorshkov in the Northern Fleet.

    Sources: Naval News: Second Project 22350 frigate joins Russian Navy

  4. Another Tsirkon test-fire reported

    Naval News reported that Admiral Gorshkov conducted another Tsirkon test firing against a sea target in the Barents Sea trial area.

    Sources: Naval News: Admiral Gorshkov Tsirkon test-fire in the Barents Sea

  5. Tsirkon-armed long-distance deployment began

    Naval News reported that Admiral Gorshkov began a long-distance deployment with Tsirkon and Kalibr missiles loaded, while also noting that the ship would not enter the Black Sea war zone.

    Sources: Naval News: Atlantic Tsirkon deployment

  6. Fourth ship launched for the Pacific Fleet

    Naval News reported the launch of Admiral Isakov, the fourth Project 22350 frigate and the first one assigned to the Russian Pacific Fleet.

    Sources: Naval News: First Project 22350 frigate for Pacific Fleet

Media

Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate Videos

Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate Images

Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate, Guided-missile frigate, Naval Systems - view 1
Source: Wikimedia Commons: Admiral Gorshkov frigate 01.jpg
Project 22350 Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate, Guided-missile frigate, Naval Systems - view 2
Source: Wikimedia Commons: Admiral Gorshkov frigate 05.jpg
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Sources

TASS: About Project 22350Publisher: TASS | Note: Supports Project 22350 background, role, missile fit, helicopter capacity, and Northern Fleet service context. | Accessed: 2026-06-25RussianShips.info: Frigates - Project 22350Publisher: RussianShips.info | Note: Supports Project 22350 class dimensions, builder, speed, draft, and general configuration details. | Accessed: 2026-06-25ODIN: Admiral Gorshkov commissioned on 28 July 2018Publisher: OE Data Integration Network | Note: Supports the lead ship's commissioning date and class background. | Accessed: 2026-06-25Naval News: First shipborne Tsirkon testPublisher: Naval News | Note: Supports the first reported shipborne Tsirkon firing from Admiral Gorshkov during trials; it does not support a named conflict-use row. | Accessed: 2026-07-01Naval News: Admiral Gorshkov Tsirkon test-fire in the Barents SeaPublisher: Naval News | Note: Supports a later Admiral Gorshkov Tsirkon firing in the Barents Sea trial area; it does not support a named conflict-use row. | Accessed: 2026-07-01Naval News: First Project 22350 frigate for Pacific FleetPublisher: Naval News | Note: Supports class development, Severnaya Verf build context, Pacific Fleet expansion, propulsion disruption after 2014, and later Project 22350 launcher-capacity reporting. | Accessed: 2026-07-01Naval News: Second Project 22350 frigate joins Russian NavyPublisher: Naval News | Note: Supports Admiral Kasatonov joining the fleet, early Project 22350 ship list context, and reported weapon-system layout. | Accessed: 2026-07-01Naval News: Admiral Kasatonov Kalibr test-firePublisher: Naval News | Note: Supports Project 22350 Kalibr firing, universal launcher compatibility with Kalibr and Oniks missiles, and carried-missile relationship context. | Accessed: 2026-07-01Naval News: Atlantic Tsirkon deploymentPublisher: Naval News | Note: Supports Admiral Gorshkov's January 2023 deployment, loaded Tsirkon/Kalibr context, and UKSK launcher discussion. | Accessed: 2026-07-01Naval Today: Severnaya Verf rolls out fifth Project 22350 frigatePublisher: Naval Today | Note: Supports later Project 22350 launch, Severnaya Verf build context, mission set, helicopter deck, endurance, and high-precision missile fit. | Accessed: 2026-07-01GlobalSecurity: Project 22350 programPublisher: GlobalSecurity.org | Note: Supports the class's construction starting in 2006 and broader program background. | Accessed: 2026-06-25Wikimedia Commons: Admiral Gorshkov frigate 03.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports the primary image provenance and CC BY 4.0 licensing context. | Accessed: 2026-06-25Wikimedia Commons: Admiral Gorshkov frigate 01.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports one gallery image provenance and CC BY 4.0 licensing context. | Accessed: 2026-06-25Wikimedia Commons: Admiral Gorshkov frigate 05.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports one gallery image provenance and CC BY 4.0 licensing context. | Accessed: 2026-06-25