Russian destroyer Admiral Tributs
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{{Infobox ship image |Ship image=Адмирал Трибуц во Владивостоке.JPG |Ship image size= |image alt= |Ship caption=Admiral Tributs in Vladivostok }} {{Infobox ship career |Hide header= |Ship country=Russia |Ship flag={{shipboxflag|Soviet Union|naval}} {{shipboxflag|Russia|navy}} |Ship name=Admiral Tributs |Ship namesake=Vladimir Filippovich Tributs |Ship ordered= |Ship awarded= |Ship builder=A.A. Zhdanov, Leningrad |Ship yard number= 783 |Ship laid down=19 April 1980 |Ship launched=26 March 1983 |Ship christened= |Ship acquired= |Ship commissioned=30 December 1985 |Ship recommissioned= |Ship decommissioned= |Ship in service= |Ship out of service= |Ship renamed= |Ship reclassified= |Ship refit= |Ship captured= |Ship struck= |Ship reinstated= |Ship fate= |Ship identification=BPK |Ship status={{ship in active service}} |Ship homeport= |Ship motto= |Ship nickname= |Ship honours= }} {{Infobox ship characteristics |Hide header= |Header caption= |Ship class={{sclass|Udaloy|destroyer}} |Ship displacement=*{{convert|6200|t|LT|0|abbr=on}} standard
|Ship length={{convert|163|m|abbr=on}} |Ship beam={{convert|19.3|m|abbr=on}} |Ship draught={{convert|7.8|m|abbr=on}} |Ship propulsion=2 shaft COGAG, 4 gas turbines, {{convert|120,000|hp|kW|order=flip|abbr=on}} |Ship speed={{convert|35|kn|lk=in}} |Ship range={{convert|10500|nmi|km|lk=in}} at {{convert|14|kn|lk=in}} |Ship complement=300 |Ship time to activate= |Ship sensors=*Radar: MR-760MA Fregat-MA/Top Plate 3-D air search radar and MR-320M Topaz-V/Strut Pair air/surface search radar
|Ship EW=*Bell Squat jammer
|Ship armament=*2 × quadruple 84R/URPK-4 Metel-U anti submarine missiles
|Ship armour= |Ship aircraft facilities=Helicopter deck and hangar |Ship aircraft=2 x Ka-27 'Helix' series helicopters |Ship notes= }} |
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Admiral Tributs ({{lang|ru|Адмирал Трибуц}}) is a Project 1155 Large Anti-Submarine Ship ({{lang|ru|Большой Противолодочный Корабль}}, BPK) of the Russian Navy. Known in the west as an {{sclass|Udaloy|destroyer}}, the ship is named after admiral Vladimir Filippovich Tributs. Launched in 1983, Admiral Tributs serves in the Russian Pacific Fleet, and has taken part in operations alongside the naval forces of other nations like China, India and Japan, and as part of a peacekeeping force in the Middle East between 1992 and 1993.
Design
Admiral Tributs is the sixth ship of a class of twelve Project 1155 Fregat (also known as the Udaloy-class). The vessel is designated as a Large Anti-Submarine Ship ({{lang|ru|Большой Противолодочный Корабль}}, BPK) in accordance with its primary mission of countering submarines and a destroyer by NATO.{{sfn|Jordan|1983|page=111}}
The vessel is {{convert|163|m|1|abbr=on}} long with a beam of {{convert|19.3|m|1|abbr=on}} and a draught of {{convert|7.8|m|1|abbr=on}}. Displacement was {{convert|6200|t|LT|0|abbr=on}} standard and {{convert|7900|t|LT|0|abbr=on}} full load.{{sfn|Jordan|1983|page=122}} Power is provided by four {{convert|31,000|hp|kW|order=flip|abbr=on}} hp GTA M-9 propulsion complexes, each comprising a {{convert|8500|hp|kW|order=flip|abbr=on}} M-62 and a {{convert|22500|hp|kW|order=flip|abbr=on}} hp M-8KF powering two fixed pitch propellers. which gave a maximum speed of {{convert|29.5|kn|0|lk=in}}.{{sfn|Volkov|Brichevsky|2016}} Cruising range was {{convert|6882|nmi|0|lk=in|abbr=on}} at {{convert|14|kn|abbr=on}} and {{convert|4000|nmi|0|abbr=on}} at {{convert|18|kn|0|abbr=on}}.{{sfn|Volkov|Brichevsky|2016}}
=Armament=
To combat submarines, Admiral Tributs mounts two quadruple launchers for eight missiles in the Metel Anti-Ship Complex along with two RBU-6000 12-barrel rocket launchers for close in defence.{{sfn|Wertheim|2005|page=623}} The ship is also equipped with two quadruple {{convert|553|mm|in|abbr=on}} CHTA-53-1155 torpedo tubes for 53-65K, SET-65 torpedoes.{{sfn|Volkov|Brichevsky|2016}} A hangar aft accommodates two Kamov Ka-27 helicopters for anti-submarine warfare.{{sfn|Jordan|1983|page=111}} Protection from aircraft was provided with eight 3K95 Kinzhal missiles mounted in vertical launchers supplemented by {{convert|100|mm|0|abbr=on}} AK-100 DP guns and four {{convert|30|mm|in|abbr=on}} AK-630 Gatling guns.{{sfn|Prezelin|Baker|1995|page=536}}
=Electronic warfare=
The vessel is equipped with the MR-760 Fregat-MA (NATO reporting name 'Top Plate') air/surface search, MR-320V Topaz-V ('Strut Pair') air/surface search and MR-212/201-1 Vaygach-U navigation radars along with MR-350 Podkat ('Cross Sword') and K-12-1 ('Hot Flash') fire control radars.{{sfn|Wertheim|2005|page=625}} The MGK-355 Polinom sonar complex (combining 'Horse Jaw' bow mounted and 'Horse Tail' variable depth sonars) is complemented by two MG-7 Braslet anti-saboteur sonars and the MG-35 Shtil-2 underwater communication system.{{sfn|Prezelin|Baker|1995|page=493}}
Service
Admiral Tributs was laid down on 19 April 1980 and launched on 26 March 1983.{{sfn|Wertheim|2005|page=623}} The ship is named after Vladimir Filippovich Tributs.{{sfn|Jordan|1983|page=122}}
She was accepted into the Pacific Fleet on 15 February 1986 and attached to the 183rd Anti-Submarine Warfare Brigade. The ship served in the Indian Ocean in 1987, visiting Aden, South Yemen, and 1990, visiting Penang, Malaysia. Between 5 December 1992 and 23 May 1993, the vessel undertook peacekeeping duties in the Persian Gulf, followed by a lengthy modernisation at Dalzavod, Vladivostok that lasted from March 1994 to March 2003.{{sfn|Holm|2015}}
Resuming service, between 10 and 15 February 2004, Admiral Tributs joined Varyag on a visit to Incheon, South Korea, to celebrate the centenary of the battle between Varyag and the Japanese fleet during the Battle of Chemulpo Bay. In 2005, the vessel took part in joint exercises with India, visited Tanjung Priok, Indonesia, Singapore. Sattahip, Thailand, Danang, Vietnam, Victoria, Seychelles and Klang, Malaysia, took part in exercises with Moskva and Pyotr Velikiy and joint exercises with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force alongside Admiral Panteleyev. Following a visit to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in April 2012, the vessel joined sisterships Admiral Vinogradov and Marshal Shaposhnikov for joint exercises with the People's Liberation Army Navy.{{sfn|Holm|2015}}
=2021=
In February 2021, the ship conducted exercises in the Sea of Japan.{{Cite web |url=https://tass.com/defense/1256803 |title=Admiral Tributs, Pacific Fleet's missile boats conduct artillery fire in Sea of Japan |date=16 February 2021 |website=TASS}}
In late December 2021, Admiral Tributs, along with cruiser Varyag, left Vladivostok for a long deployment, consisting of port calls in several countries.{{Cite web |url=https://tvzvezda.ru/news/20211229632-azYFD.html|title=Отряд кораблей ТОФ вышел в дальний океанский поход из Владивостока|date=29 December 2021|language=ru|website=tvzvezda.ru}} On 11 January 2022, the warships entered the Indian Ocean,{{Cite web |url=https://www.militarynews.ru/story.asp?rid=1&nid=564015&lang=RU|title=Отряд кораблей ТОФ вышел в Индийский океан во время дальнего похода|date=11 January 2022|language=ru|website=militarynews.ru}} and called at Kochi on 14 January 2022.{{Cite web |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/russian-warships-call-at-kochi/article38269869.ece|title=Russian warships call at Kochi|date=14 January 2022|website=thehindu.com}}
=2022=
In February 2022, in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Admiral Tributs entered the Mediterranean Sea, along with cruiser Varyag and tanker Boris Butoma, joining the Permanent task force of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea.{{cite web | url=https://russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2022/02/russian-forces-in-mediterranean-wk092022.html | title=Russian forces in the Mediterranean - Wk09/2022 }} In July 2022, Admiral Tributs, Varyag and intelligence ship Vasily Tatishchev became the first Russian Navy's ships operating in the Adriatic Sea since 1995 Volk's deployment amid US bombardment of Bosnia and Herzegovina.{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2djiD3mDXz4 | title=Russian Navy in the Adriatic sea. Why? | website=YouTube | date=31 August 2022 }} In late July, destroyer Admiral Tributs operated off Šibenik, intelligence ship Vasily Tatishchev operated near island Palagruža, cruiser Varyag operated near Durrës, while frigate {{ship|Russian frigate|Admiral Grigorovich||2}} remained just outside the Adriatic Sea. As the US carrier Truman was located in the Adriatic Sea at the same time, there were reports in media about Russian warships simulating blocking the US carrier in the Adriatic Sea.
In October 2022, Admiral Tributs, Varyag and Boris Butoma departed the Mediterranean via the Suez canal,{{cite web | url=https://russianfleetanalysis.blogspot.com/2022/11/russian-forces-in-mediterranean-wk442022.html | title=Russian forces in the Mediterranean - Wk44/2022 }} returning to Vladivostok on 18 November.{{cite web |url=https://flot.com/2022/%D0%9F%D0%BE%D1%85%D0%BE%D0%B424/ |title=Крейсер "Варяг" и БПК "Адмирал Трибуц" вернулись из рекордного похода |trans-title=The cruiser "Varyag" and the BOD "Admiral Tributs" returned from a record campaign |website=flot.com |language=ru |date=18 November 2022 |access-date=28 March 2023}}
=2023=
On 27 October 2023, Admiral Tributs and Admiral Panteleyev departed Indonesia after a friendly visit.{{cite web | url=https://tass.com/defense/1697683 | title=Russian Pacific Fleet's task force leaves Indonesia after port call }} In November, it also took part in Indra Navy exercise with Indian Navy.{{Cite web |last=Deshpande |first=Smruti |date=2023-11-22 |title=India holds maritime exercise with Russia, land exercise with US |url=https://theprint.in/defence/india-holds-maritime-exercise-with-russia-land-exercise-with-us/1855074/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}
Pennant numbers
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!Pennant Number{{sfn|Volkov|Brichevsky|2016}} | |Date |
| 415 | 1985 |
| 472 | 1987 |
| 592 | 1988 |
| 552 | 1992 |
| 564 | 1993 |
Gallery
File:Admiral Tributz-Jakarta-3.jpg|Admiral Tributs moored at Tanjung Priok in Jakarta
File:Admiral Tributs - Side View.jpg|Admiral Tributs moored at Manilla South Harbour
File:Admiral Tributs - SS-N-14 Missile Launchers.jpg|KT-106U launchers for 84R/URPK-4 Metel-U anti-submarine missiles on Admiral Tributs
File:Admiral Tributs - AK-100 Main Gun.jpg|Rear view of the two 100 mm AK-100 guns of Admiral Tributs
File:Admiral Tributs - RBU-6000.jpg|An RBU-6000 Anti Submarine Rocket Launcher on Admiral Tributs
File:Admiral Tributs - Masts and Radar.jpg|The Masts and Radars of Admiral Tributs
File:Admiral Tributs - AK-630 Side View.jpg|Side view of an AK-630 Close In Weapons System (CIWS) of Admiral Tributs
File:Admiral Tributs - MR360 FCS.jpg|An MR360 Cross Sword Fire Control Radar (FCR) of the Admiral Tributs
File:Admiral Tributs - KA-27 Rear View.jpg|Rear view of an Ka-27 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Helicopter of Admiral Tributs
References
=Citations=
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=Bibliography=
- {{cite book|first=John|last=Jordan|title=Soviet Warships: The Soviet Surface Fleet, 1960 to the Present|place=London|publisher=Arms and Armour Press|year=1983|isbn=978-0-85368-584-5}}
- {{cite web|first=Michael|last=Holm|url=http://www.ww2.dk/new/navy/udaloy.htm|title=Project 1155 Udaloy class|website=Soviet Armed Forces 1945–1991|year=2015|access-date=18 November 2017}}
- {{cite book|first1=Bernard|last1=Prezelin|first2=A. D.|last2=Baker|title=Combat Fleets of the World|publisher=Naval Institute Press|place=Annapolis, MD|year=1995|isbn=978-1-55750-109-7}}
- {{cite web|first1=Roman|last1=Volkov|first2=Andrew|last2=Brichevsky|url=http://russianships.info/eng/warships/project_1155.htm|title= Large Anti-Submarine Ships – Project 1155|website=Russian Ships|year=2016|access-date=18 November 2017}}
- {{cite book|first=Eric|last=Wertheim|title=The Naval Institute Guide to Combat Fleets of the World|publisher=US Naval Institute Press|place=Annapolis, Maryland|year=2005|isbn=9781591149347}}
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