
The MV Admiral Ushakov is a Russian warship that's got an impressive design. It was built at the Zaliv Shipyard in Ukraine.
The ship's design is based on the Admiral Gorshkov-class frigate, which is a multi-mission warship. This design allows it to perform a variety of tasks.
The MV Admiral Ushakov is 124 meters long and 15 meters wide, making it a significant presence on the water.
Design and Performance
The MV Admiral Ushakov's design is a marvel of modern engineering. It has a gross tonnage of 17,518 tons and a deadweight tonnage of 23,000 tons.
Its length of 180 meters and beam of 23 meters make it an impressive sight on the water. The ship's hull is designed to withstand harsh sea conditions.
The Admiral Ushakov is powered by a diesel-electric propulsion system, which provides a top speed of 21 knots.
Survivability
Admiral Ushakov's armor scheme is very strong, with a 60mm deck, 32mm bow and stern with 50 mm bow belt, and a thick 425mm main belt.

This armor layout makes her extremely difficult to citadel with AP bombs, thanks to a hidden 200mm deck.
Her citadel is large and easily hit at close range when not angled, making it crucial to play her at an angled position when kiting or bow in during pushes.
Players must also be aware of battleships on her flank due to her large citadel.
Admiral Ushakov has the largest health pool in the game at 135,300, but this also makes her very susceptible to percentage-based fire damage.
A single full duration fire can deal more than 24,000 damage, which is a significant concern.
Maneuverability
Admiral Ushakov's top speed is a respectable 30 knots, which is impressive for her size and allows her to make forward pushes or reposition comfortably as needed.
Her rudder shift is quite slow, taking 21.61 seconds to complete, making quick turns a challenge.
The turning radius is also quite large, measuring 1290 meters, the largest of any battleship, making her vulnerable to attack while turning away.
This lack of maneuverability means players must position carefully, as turning away gives enemies ample time to deal significant damage.
Torpedoes are a particular threat, as Admiral Ushakov's average torpedo damage reduction leaves her exposed to significant damage.
Effects and History

Admiral Ushakov has a rich history, having arrived at Suez, Egypt on 6 May 1946 for transfer to the Soviet Union. She was renamed Admiral Ushakov and her port of registry was Odessa.
Her Code Letters were UKTB, and she played a significant role in delivering grain to the United Kingdom in 1948. Admiral Ushakov delivered 9,100 long tons of barley to the Alexander Dock, Liverpool, Lancashire.
She continued to serve, towing a floating dock from Vladivostok to Odessa via Singapore in 1951. Her port of registry was changed to Illichivsk in 1972, and she arrived at Split, Yugoslavia on 8 October 1975 for scrapping.
Here are some key dates in her history:
- 6 May 1946: Arrived at Suez, Egypt for transfer to the Soviet Union
- 1948: Delivered grain to the United Kingdom
- 1951: Towed a floating dock from Vladivostok to Odessa
- 1972: Port of registry changed to Illichivsk
- 8 October 1975: Arrived at Split, Yugoslavia for scrapping
Effects:
Admiral Ushakov's main battery dispersion is reduced by 30% due to its effects.
This improved dispersion allows for more accurate targeting.
The maximum main battery firing range is increased by 10%.
Admiral Ushakov's action time is 25 seconds.
This relatively quick action time enables the ship to quickly respond to changing situations on the battlefield.
Here are the key effects of Admiral Ushakov's abilities at a glance:
- Main battery dispersion: -30%
- Main battery firing range: +10%
- Action time: 25 seconds
History

The Empire Dee's history is a fascinating one. It arrived at Suez, Egypt on 6 May 1946 for transfer to the Soviet Union.
In February 1948, Admiral Ushakov, as the ship was now known, made history by being the second Russian ship to deliver grain to the United Kingdom following a trade agreement between the two countries. 9,100 long tons of barley were delivered to the Alexander Dock, Liverpool, Lancashire.
In May 1951, Admiral Ushakov towed a floating dock from Vladivostok to Odessa via Singapore, assisted by the tug Vasley Beslaev.
The ship's port of registry was changed several times, first to Odessa and then to Illichivsk (now Chornomorsk) in 1972.
Here's a quick rundown of some key events in the ship's history:
- 6 May 1946: Arrived at Suez, Egypt for transfer to the Soviet Union.
- February 1948: Delivered 9,100 long tons of barley to the United Kingdom.
- May 1951: Towed a floating dock from Vladivostok to Odessa via Singapore.
- 1972: Port of registry changed to Illichivsk (now Chornomorsk).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was admiral Ushakov?
Admiral Ushakov was a renowned Imperial Russian Navy officer who played a significant role in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He is considered one of the greatest naval commanders in Russian history.
Sources
- https://wiki.wargaming.net/en/Ship:Admiral_Ushakov
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Admiral_Ushakov
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_destroyer_Admiral_Ushakov
- https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/russia-launches-second-nuclear-reactor-on-worlds-strongest-surface-combat-ship/
- https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/admiral-ushakov-maritime-state-university-russian-yulia-khrypko
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