The first update

The Navy's large-scale reduction of three types of ships has aroused the dissatisfaction of some senior officers. The elimination of the Hyundai-class destroyers, Kenda-class missile cruisers, and Golden Eagle A-class cruisers will inevitably cause some officers and sailors to have nothing to do, and the Ministry of Defense has also arranged for these retired personnel as early as possible, either to work on other ships, or to retire directly, or even to arrange them to work in overseas military groups.

Some naval figures are worried that the air defense combat capability of the Soviet Red Navy will be greatly delayed by the loss of the three types of ships, but Yanayev knows very well that the air defense capabilities of the Kenda-class missile cruisers and the Golden Eagle A-class cruisers are outdated, and the maintenance of the steam boilers of the Type 956 destroyers is time-consuming and laborious. If it is really the 11356R model that entered service first, it is undoubtedly a live advertisement made in advance with the Soviet Red Navy for India's purchase of 11356, and the 11356 root 11356R is like an original and a monkey version compared to it.

This is the last cruise of the Hyundai-class destroyer that has been patrolling the Pacific Ocean for nearly two decades, after which it will end its mission to defend its homeland and quietly dock in port, awaiting its final fate - being sold to other countries.

The captain of the Hyundai-class destroyer, Kutuzov, had mixed feelings, he looked at the sunset on the sea level, and with the last touch of soft light, slowly disappeared into the sea level.

Kutuzov stroked the Hyundai-class like saying goodbye to an old friend, even though he was almost old enough to retire.

At this time, Sironov had long since bid farewell to the post of commander-in-chief of the Pacific Fleet, and was replaced by the newly appointed Rear Admiral Sergei Avakiants, the Soviet Ministry of Defense, as commander of the Pacific Fleet.

Avakiyants had previously asked Kutuzov if he would be willing to serve on other ships or transfer to the civilian department of the Navy headquarters as a director. But all Kutuzov refused, he looked at the huge Hyundai-class class behind him, smiled and said, "I should be retired with this destroyer, my friend." ”

Seeing that he could not resist the other side, Rear Admiral Avakiyants had no choice but to approve Kutuzov's request for a final Pacific cruise, and he also hoped that his old friend would leave the Navy in a dignified way, from the post he once loved.

The Hyundai-class has fulfilled its great mission of defending the dignity of the motherland, confronted the Pacific Seventh Fleet during the Arabian Sea crisis, monitored the US and Japanese fleets during Japanese naval exercises, and experienced the thrilling scene of "our ship is ordered to ram your ship" in the Sea of Okhotsk.

Kutuzov can even proudly claim that the Hyundai class has never disgraced the Soviet Red Navy fleet once, but has been outstanding every time.

"I'm leaving, my friend, goodbye."

Kutuzov wiped the wetness from the corner of his eyes, and no one could understand the mood of the admiral at this time. Because he also does not know what Kutuzov himself can do after leaving the modern class. He chose the navy he loved, and protected his homeland with loyalty for the rest of his life.

He gently stroked the side of the ship, like a withering veteran, following his weapon to the end of his career.

"Thank you for being by my side for so many years." In Kutuzov's eyes, the Hyundai class is more like an old friend who has been with him for many years than a cold, steel monster made of engines and steel plates.

The Hyundai-class destroyers represented the strongest anti-ship and air defense capabilities of the USSR in the eighties. When the Shenmi was transferred from the Baltic Shipyard to the Pacific Fleet, and when it passed through the Asia-Pacific waters, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force first dispatched a P-2J anti-submarine patrol aircraft, and then sent the 2,050-ton Asahun frigate, while the Chinese Navy sent two Type 051 destroyers, one Type 053H frigate and one icebreaker, and the South Korean Navy sent one frigate to take turns to take over surveillance until the other side sailed into Soviet waters.

However, the glory has grown old, and the late Type 956 destroyer has come to its end, and he will give up his place in the Pacific Fleet to a better descendant.

"One era is over, another begins." Kutuzov looked at the port that was getting closer and closer, and sighed. Perhaps there are many captains like him at this time, who went on one last cruise and then retired with honor. He didn't know what the Soviet Red Navy would look like in the future, but he knew that they would continue to fight for the motherland they defended behind them.

The Hyundai-class had docked in port, and the Hyundai-class slowly fell asleep with the darkness of the night. The first mate summoned all the crew to the deck and took off his hat to Captain Kutuzov. This will be the last time they will partner with the captain, after which they will be sent to work on other ships.

"Salute." The first mate shouted.

All raised their hands and paid the highest respect to Captain Kutuzov.

Kutuzov waved his hand at them, and then prepared to step down from the Project 956 destroyer. As soon as he arrived at the hatch, he saw a yellow-skinned Asian walking towards the Hyundai class, he was wearing a white naval uniform that was different from his own, and the sharp-eyed Kutuzov recognized at first glance that it was a naval admiral from China.

"Is it coming so soon?" Kutuzov paused, he had not received any information at all that the Chinese Navy would send negotiators so soon to discuss the acquisition of warships.

In fact, even the reception personnel of the Ministry of National Defense did not expect that the other party would directly make a request to visit the Type 956 destroyer, and after thinking for a while, the commander-in-chief of the Pacific Fleet, Avakiants, issued an order to allow the Chinese representatives to visit the Type 956 destroyer on the ship at this time without violating the military secrecy law.

The Chinese soldier, who is not inferior to the Russians in height, walked up to Kutuzov, straightened his back, and replied in standard fluent Russian, "Hello, Colonel Kutuzov, I am Rear Admiral of the Chinese Navy, my surname is Zhang, and I am also the negotiator for this arms sale of naval ships. ”

Kutuzov was stunned for a moment, then stretched out his hand and said, "Hello, General Zhang, I am Colonel Kutuzov, the captain of this modern class. ”

"This is my first time on this Hyundai-class, and I heard that you insist on completing the last cruise?" General Zhang patted the modern deck, "I also just arrived in Vladivostok, and I came here directly before arranging a place to stay." I've been on a lot of ships, but this Type 956 Hyundai-class is the first time I've stepped on it. ”

As a representative of one country, General Zhang did not show the restraint of a representative of another country at all, but instead looked calm and calm, like a good friend who had known each other for many years, walking on the deck of a modern level.

"Would you like to introduce me to your ship?" General Zhang asked.

"Of course I do." Kutuzov nodded, and introduced this modern class in front of General Zhang, "The overall design of this ship revolves around anti-ship operations, so two groups of quadruple SS-N-22 Japanese anti-ship missile launchers are arranged on both sides of its bow tower, a double-barreled 130mm naval gun at each A and Y gun positions, and an SA-N-7 Hurricane single-arm anti-aircraft missile launcher at B and X gun positions, and the powerful anti-ship combat capability makes the Type 956 the most powerful destroyer in the Soviet Navy." The most important armament of the Type 956 is two quadruple P-100 Sandfly supersonic anti-ship missile launchers located on both sides of the bridge, in addition to two AK-630 55mm grenade launchers on board the ship, which can carry 22 mines. Once a U.S. ship is bitten by the Hyundai-class, the end result is more than lucky. ”

These anti-ship weapons were used only during exercises, and even Kutuzov did not know what the outcome would be if he really hit the American Nimitz aircraft carrier.

"Its bow and stern are each equipped with a twin 130mm 70 diameter AK-130 naval gun, which is the world's largest caliber naval gun in addition to the 16-inch cannon of the Iowa-class battleship in the entire era, which is commanded by the MR-184 fire control radar and directly controlled by the war room, and can also choose to use the optoelectronic sighting device in the upper right of the turret for fire control."

Kutuzov flaunts the advantages of the firepower of the modern class, which is also the proudest point of the Type 956, and the Slavic people, who have an incomparably fanatical artillery and anti-ship, like to tear everything apart with a powerful fire net.

"But other than weapons, there isn't much else to show." General Zhang said bluntly, "Its old main engine steam boiler is time-consuming and laborious to maintain, and it does not have an automated radio communication system that it should be equipped with, which is the reason for the early retirement of this Hyundai-class." ”

"Yes."

Kutuzov's originally happy heart suddenly poured cold water, and the guest in front of him said exactly the same thing as Avakiyants at that time, which is why the Soviet Navy would abandon these old antiques. They can't keep up with the combat ideas of the new era, and they will either be thrown into museums, or they can only become target ships.

"They are like us withered veterans, no matter how brilliant their records are, but they can't keep up with the pace of the times."

Kutuzov felt a hand on his shoulder, and he turned his head just in time to see the other man smiling at him, and said with relief, "Even so, this cannot stop their loyalty to the motherland." We will slowly wither, but glory will never grow old. ”

Kutuzov looked at the old but still stout and majestic Type 956 destroyer, and muttered to himself.

"Yes, no matter what, it can't stop their loyalty to the Red Navy."

"Goodbye, Modern." (To be continued.) )