Shershen-class torpedo boat

Egyptian torpedo boat of the Soviet Project 206 class (Shershen class), with torpedo launchers removed.
Class overview
NameShershen class (Project 206)
Builders
Operatorssee below
Succeeded byTurya class
Built1960–1970
Completed123
General characteristics
TypeTorpedo boat
Displacement
  • 148 tons standard
  • 172 tons full load
Length34.08 m (111 ft 10 in)
Beam6.72 m (22 ft 1 in)
Draught1.46–1.5 m (4 ft 9 in – 4 ft 11 in)[1]
PropulsionDiesel-Direct: 3 × M503A diesels, 3 shafts, 3-bladed fixed-pitch props; 12,500 hp (9,300 kW)
Speed45 knots (83 km/h; 52 mph)
Range500 nmi (930 km; 580 mi) at 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph)
Complement24
Sensors and
processing systems
Radar: "Pot Drum", "High Pole", "Drum Tilt"
Armament

The Shershen class was the NATO reporting name for a class of torpedo boats built for the Soviet Navy and allies. The Soviet designation was Project 206 Shtorm.

  1. ^ Couhat Jean. Combat Fleets of the world 1982/1983 Their Ships, Aircraft, and Armament Paris: Editions Maritimes et d'Outre-Mer, 1981 ISBN 0-87021-125-0 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 78-50192 Pg.4