In 2001, the Bureau developed initiative projects and the concept of using ALMAZ-80 and RSES-500 high speed ferries.
Due to the use of gas turbines a Project RSES-500 ferry is capable of attaining speed up to 60 knots. In the catamaran mode the vessel uses diesel engines and to reduce water resistance she uses a special device to lift the skirt.
BASIC PERFORMANCE
Length overall, m | about 93 |
Beam overall, m | about 23 |
Depth amidships, m | about 8,5 |
Draft static/ dynamic, m | about 4,5 / 2,0 |
Deadweight, t | about 600 |
Passenger capacity, persons | up to750 |
Hangar capacity: | 70 cars of all classes and 10 buses or 170 cars |
Speed, kt Max / operational | 60 / 55 |
Range, nm | about 600 |
экономическая, уз. | 22-25 |
Seakeeping (h3%, m), sea state | 6 |
Crew, persons | 18 |
MAIN MACHINERY
4 x 15000 kW total power gas turbines for propulsion
4 x 2500 kW total power diesels for air-cushion
2 х 300 kW (380 V, 50 Hz) ship-borne generators
for 380V 50 Hz vessel power supply.
Propulsors
4 x waterjets