February 14th
The Polish Department of Naval Intelligence has released it report on the Russian Navy. Also given, is the ships available and building for the SAER alliance.
Russia
Current Ships
Sevastopol
6 15in, 16 5.1in, 18 3.9in, 32 37mm, 8 14mm, 27 knots 11in belt, 4.7in deck, 26,806 normal tons.
Russias oldest battleships, are being modernized by adding 15in guns, as well as increasing their speed and armour.
Imperatritsa Mariya
8 15in, 18 5.1in, 18 3.9in, 32 37mm, 8 14mm, 23 knots, 12in belt, 5.1in deck, 26,942 normal tons.
Russias second oldest ships, these, with Sevastopol and Poltava are the core of the Black Sea Fleet. Mariya is currently being rebuilt, with the others to follow.
2 Imperatritsa Mariya Class
12 12in, 18 5.1in, 4 3in, 4 47mm, 21 knots, 12in belt, 4.5in deck, 23,754 normal tons.
The other two Imperatritsa Mariya Class, these will most likely get modernized once Mariya is complete.
Imperator Nikolai I
12 12in, 10 5.1in, 5 3in, 4 47mm, 21 knots, 12in belt, 4.5in, deck, 23,000 standard tons.
Imperator Nikolai is similar to the Imperatritsa Mariyas, the main difference being that the Nikolai is longer. Currently serving with the Black Sea Fleet, Imperator Nikolai will most likely be modernized the same way as the Mariyas will be.
4 Imperator Petr Veliki Class
9 16.5in, 24 5.1in, 64 37mm, 16 14mm, 26 knots, 14.2in belt, 5.5in deck, 43,621 normal tons.
Russias most powerful ships, until the Soyuz Nerushimy Class are finished, will be among the first to be armed with a gun larger than the Cleito ships (16.5in) this should make them some of the most powerful ships in the world for their size.
4 Izmail Class
12 14in, 24 5.1in, 4 3in, 4 13mm, 27 knots, 9.4in belt, 3.9in deck, 33,877 normal tons.
The only battlecruisers possessed by the Russian Navy, these ships were quite powerful when they were first built, but now are in need of either replacement, or modernization to compete with other more modern ships.
Canopus
4 5.1in, 8 3.9in, 24 37mm, 28.5 knots, 3.9in belt, 3.9in deck, 10,976 normal tons, 32 planes.
Russias first aircraft carrier. Has a limited air complement compared to other newer carriers, but is currently stationed in the Black Sea where such details dont really matter, and Canopus can provide constant air cover to the Black Sea Fleet.
Strashniy
8 5.1in, 12 37mm, 30 knots, 2in belt, 2in deck, 13,354 normal tons, 56 planes.
Russias first aircraft carrier designed as such, Strashniy is like many other European carriers, a smaller carrier, though it does have a large complement for its size.
Gangut
8 5.1in, 32 37mm, 30 knots, 2in belt, 2in deck, 14,692 normal tons, 56 planes.
Similar to Strashniy, Gangut follows the European doctrine under Cleito of having many small carriers, rather than a few large ones. Has a large complement for her size, however.
2 Sinop Class
8 5.1in, 24 37 mm, 31 knots, 2in belt, 2in deck, 15,749 normal tons, 56 planes.
Another 2 small carriers, similar to the previous ones.
Kulikovo
12 5.1in, 32 37mm, 30 knots, 2in belt, 2in deck, 19,372 normal tons, 70 planes.
Russias newest carrier currently in service. A little larger than previous carriers, with a large air complement.
2 Revansh
4 12in, 8 5.1in, 4 3.9in, 16 37mm, 18 knots, 13in belt, 4.7in deck, 9,425 normal tons.
Russias Coast defence ships, slow, well armed and armoured for their size, the very definition of a Coastal Battleship.
4 Sviatoslav Class
9 9.2in, 12 3.9 in, 32 37mm, 6 12.7mm, 32 knots, 4.7in belt, 2.4in deck, 17,002 normal tons.
Large, armoured cruisers, which are fast, well armed, and protected. These are a match for any heavy cruiser currently afloat.
4 Admiral Makarov Class
12 9.2in, 18 5.1in, 32 37mm, 33.7 knots, 7.1in belt, 3in deck, 24,183 normal tons.
Large, armoured cruisers, these like their predecessors are fast, well armed and protected, but come at a cost of relatively high displacement for their class.
Ships Building
4 Soyuz Nevushimy Class
12 16.5in, 18 5.1in, 56 37mm, 12 12.7mm, 28 knots, 15.7in belt, 6.3in deck, 61,426 normal tons.
Russias newest battleships, once complete will have the largest guns in the world. At least until someone builds something bigger. The classic Large Battleship, relatively fast, well armed, and protected, and extremely costly to build.
2 Chesma Class
12 5.1in, 32 37mm, 30 knots, 3in belt, 2in deck, 19,372 normal tons, 70 planes.
Russias newest carriers, similar to the previous ones, being small, with a large complement of aircraft for their size.
Comments on the Russian Navy.
The Russian Navy has come far from the days prior to WWI, where it was a fleet made up of obsolete ships. Russias fleet, with the exception of some larger capital ships, is quite modern, and will be the first to have the 16.5in gun on a modern ship. While on paper, the Russian fleet, looks, and is quite formidable, rivals should note that due to Russias strategic situation most of her fleet is dispersed amongst its 4 main bases, and would therefore be unable to concentrate in one area for some time, although the Northern Route that Russia has alleviates this somewhat. Russia also has allies both the Far East, and in Europe, to help her in the event of war in either the Far East or Europe.
Observations not in report released to the public: (Top secret)
1. Poland must consider Russia its number one enemy, post-Lithuanian crisis.
2. Any attempt to reconcile would be tainted by the suspicion of a Russian takeover of Poland, due to over 100 years of Polish subjugation by Russia.
3. While other nations may consider Russia to have reformed from its own autocratic ways, they also did not suffer being under their harsh rule.
4. The best chance for defeating the Russian Navy is in conjunction with another Great Power in the Baltic, as well as Russia being preoccupied by an attack from the Far Eastern Nations. A surprise attack worked in 1904. Such an attack would the best to nullify Russian superiority in the Baltic.
SAER Alliance
Available
34 BBs, 13 BCs. 5 CVs 15 CVLs, 6 CDBBs 8 ACs, 28 CAs
Building
20 BBs, 4 BCs, 4 CVs, 5 CVLs, 2 CDBB's, 2 CAs
This post has been edited 3 times, last edit by "TheCanadian" (Jun 14th 2008, 6:22am)