20 yachts of Russian billionaires are worth more than all warships of the Navy

2024 Author: Seth Attwood | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 15:55

The first twenty boats of the Russian billionaires surpassed in value all warships built in the current decade for the Russian Navy.

The floating super-fortresses are not like the 800-ton "Karakurt" MRK, which will become the backbone of the Russian Navy

The first twenty boats of the Russian billionaires surpassed in value all warships built in the current decade for the Russian Navy.

Electrical installations comparable in power to nuclear power plants, local armoring, military-range radars, suppression and electronic warfare systems, airborne systems, mini-submarines and helicopters … They are unmatched in size and level of equipment. At the same time, the price of just one megayacht can easily exceed the cost of upgrading the Admiral Nakhimov TARKR.

“This is the trend of our time. Private yachts are becoming like warships, embodying the strength and determination of their owners.” (German magazine Bild.)

Mega yacht is a call of the elements! Personal territory, not subject to any sanctions and vicissitudes of fate. Unlike villas and palaces, a yacht can be removed from the anchor at any time, you can escape to the ocean on it, continuing easy communication with the elite.

20 pennants of the highest rank, stars of the first magnitude. Among the proud names: Dilbar, Eclipse, Luna, Madam Gu, Serene, Ocean Victory, Sailing Yaght “A”, Palladium, Here Comes The Sun, Motor Yacht “A”, Nirvana, Anastasia, Rahil, Tango, Quantum Blue, Ice, Graceful, Kibo, Barbara, Galactica Super Nova.

The geopolitical onslaught of such a squadron surpasses the influence of the operational formation of the Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, and the 100-meter masts overshadow the Kuznetsov's smoky plume.

And this is not just an exaggeration. The cost of such a squadron is comparable to the implementation of the most significant defense projects in leading European countries.

Thus, the contract for the construction of ten FREMM-class frigates for the Italian Navy cost 5, 9 billion euros. The cost of a series of six Daring-class missile destroyers for the British Navy was £ 6 billion. Art.

And we don't need to build anything. All ships have already entered service without the slightest delay and engine problems.

When these hulks appear, the embankments of Cyprus and Nice shudder. Hong Kong, Melbourne and Singapore tremble with delight. White yachts of American millionaires part at the annual show in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Each of them is an event. Let me introduce you to the flagship of the Russian super-squadron.

162-meter Eclipse (“Eclipse”)

In terms of size and displacement, the cruiser RRC "Marshal Ustinov" and the yacht roughly correspond to each other, with a slight difference - the Eclipse is 2000 tons larger than the RRC.

1.2 billion for a dream, and believe me, it's worth it.

Eclipse is in constant battle with competitors for the title of the longest and most luxurious yacht in the world. There are no menus here. This yacht has EVERYTHING. According to The Times, one of the leading French defense companies (probably Thales) even built a missile defense system for the Eclipse.

Abeam Eclipse is holding on with the last bit of strength, without funds, superyacht Lunaowned by the same owner. Why did Mr. N., having the largest and most luxurious boat at his personal disposal, spent another 800 million Ner rubles to purchase a second, smaller "Luna"?

The answer is simple. The 115m Luna is an expedition yacht designed to sail in all latitudes.

When it is already unbearable to look at the monotonous Mediterranean landscape, Luna can pass through the “Roaring Forties” and “Furious Fifties” to the icy shores of Antarctica. Its body is able to withstand the onslaught of ice floes, and economical diesel engines allow it to go around the globe with one refueling.

Do not be surprised, and you should not be amazed either. At the beginning of the article, it was indicated that in many respects superyachts are superior to the specialized equipment of the Navy.

“We have always had a norm - 125 gr. bread a day, and the right to win! - said the owner of the next boat from our review. Man of a wide soul! Having allocated 125 grams to the rest, the owner himself Dilbarlimited to 156 meters in length.

According to a number of sources associated with the German shipyard Lurrsen, the power of Dilbar's electric generators is 30 megawatts. It's not just a lot, it's a monstrous lot for a ship. For comparison, the capacity of eight turbogenerators of the TARKR “Orlan” is “only” 18 MW.

30 MW - approximately the same amount is provided by one power unit of the Akademik Lomonosov floating nuclear power plant. Why does Dilbar need these energetic capabilities?

The yacht is full of various high-tech equipment - from military radars to endless lifts, remote drives, active stabilizers and other automation.

Every element of its structure is literally permeated with streams of electricity. Secondly, the size itself affects. The displacement of the Dilbar yacht exceeds 15 thousand tons.

Powerful boat

Superyachts are designed to showcase the superiority and capabilities of their owners. The dream ship must stand out in the raid and amaze the imagination.

This is what the owner thinks Sailing yacht a, the third largest sailing ship in the world. In terms of its tonnage, this eight-deck masterpiece is larger than the Sedov and Kruzenshtern barges combined.

Elevator shafts run inside the composite masts with automatically opening sails and sails. Watching the ocean sunsets from a height of 100 meters is priceless.

The pearl sails are larger than a football field. To improve maneuvering qualities and the ability to pass the Suez and the Panama Canal without the help of tugs, the sailboat is equipped with an additional power plant based on the best military shipbuilding technologies.

Electric transmission, smoothly transferring energy from two diesel engines to propeller electric motors, without vibrations and acoustic noise, in complete harmony with nature!

The owner pays special attention to his own safety. In addition to the obligatory locks with fingerprint sensors, which make it impossible for outsiders to move around the yacht, according to some reports, there is a shelter of the highest protection, similar in purpose to the conning tower of ships of past eras.

Of course, the matter did not manage with one “pearl”. Along with Sailing Yacht A, somewhere on the other side of the planet walks Motor yacht a, proving that its owner is all right with imagination and capabilities.

Thanks to its extravagant appearance, this 114-meter boat has become known in the world as the “Russian Zamvolt”.

Two megayachts reduce the size of the Earth to the size of a tabletop globe. And you must admit, it's nice to get up in the morning and think about which ocean to spend the day in.

It is impossible to look at this technique without delight! Private empires that dominate the sea. Here is the magnificent Ocean Victory, the largest yacht ever built in Italy.

During a visit to her historical homeland, she completely overshadowed the Cathedral of St. Mark in Venice, causing considerable commotion among the authorities and tourists. Another, incredible "Galaxy Super Nova" - its creators are proud to have cut the wave at 30 knots during the tests, despite the fierce storm.

What's next?

When the megayachts reached their limit, their owners' attention turned to the next item - the support ships. A mini-submarine, a spare helicopter, fuel and various equipment - now all this can be loaded onto a separate platform that accompanies the main ship.

With the help of such means, you can not see the coast for months, while maintaining full autonomy in the ocean. And the very presence of "integrated supply ships" finally gives the superyacht fleets the appearance of full-fledged formations of the navy.

Of course, it was said no offense to the owners of the yachts. The floating super-fortresses are in no way similar to those 800-ton Karakurt MRKs, which in the future promise to become the backbone of the Russian Navy.