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PBF Project 205 (ex-FIN Osa II)

Patrol Boatconfirmed

PBF Project 205 (ex-FIN Osa II)

The Project 205 Moskit (mosquito) more commonly known by their NATO reporting name Osa, are a class of missile boats developed for the Soviet Navy in the late 1950s. Until 1962 this was classified as a large torpedo boat. The Osa class is probably the most numerous class of missile boats ever built, with over 400 vessels constructed between 1960 and 1973 for both the Soviet Navy and for export to allied countries. Osa means wasp in Russian, but it is not an official name. The boats were designated as "large missile cutters" in the Soviet Navy.

Specifications

TypePatrol Boat
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerVostochnaya Verf
Introduced1960
StatusIn service
Length38.6 m
Speed38.5 kn
Range1,800 nmi
Crew28
Displacement235 t
Endurance5 days
Main armament2 × AK-230 twin 30 mm CIWS (2,000 rounds) * 4 × P-15 Termit (SS-N-2 Styx) anti-ship missiles

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Egypt4confirmed

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