Pr.22350 is a new class of frigates used by Russian navy. The first ship became operational in 2018 and there are orders for 10, 5 of them already delivered to date. 22350’s are to replace older frigate classes like Krivak and Neustrashimy of Soviet origins. Unlike its predecessors, Gorshkovs are multi-role ships capable of performing long-range strikes, anti-submarine warfare as well as escort missions.

Gorshkovs carry a complement of 210 crew. They are powered by a combined diesel-gas turbines and can reach maximum 30kt and have a range of more than 4800NM. They are equipped with modern radar, sonar and electronic combat sensors and countermeasures systems. Perhaps the most interesting sensor is the 5P-42 Filin – electrooptical countermeasure system. Its purpose is to disrupt enemy eyesight at night and is also effective against laser range finders, NVG systems and other EO systems.

Its weapons consist of A-192M 130mm gun, VLS cells for either Oniks, Kalibr or Tsirkon anti-ship missiles, Otvet anti-submarine missiles, anti-air Redut VLS cells consisting of 9M96 family missiles (S-350/400), 2 Palash CIWS systems, anti-torpedo and anti-submarine torpedo launchers and 14.5mm heavy machine guns. Frigates are also equipped with a helipad and a hangar that can service one Ka-27 maritime helicopter.

Admiral Gorshkov (454)

The ship was layed down in 2006, launched in 2010 and was expected to join the Northern Fleet in 2013. Delays with the delivery of naval gun and testing of the Redut anti-aircraft system delayed its service date to 2018. She was officially accepted to the Russian Navy in July 2018. On her maiden long distance voyage from February to August 2019, the ship travelled 35.000NM, circumnavigating the Earth and visiting Djibouti, Sri Lanka, China, Ecaudor, Cuba and Cape Verde. In 2020 she was tasked with several test firings of Zircon antiship missiles. In the next two years, she did several missile test firings, mainly in the Barents Sea. In February 2023, she participated in joint Russian, Chinese and South African naval exercises off the coast of South Africa, followed by joint exercise with Chinese and Iranian navies in the Gulf of Oman. She operated in the Mediterranean over the summer and returned to its homebase later that year. In 2024 she visited Cuba and in 2025 performed new test firings of Zircon missiles.

Sergey Gorshkov

Sergey was born in 1910. In 1927 he joined the Soviet Navy and attended the Frunze naval school in Leningrad. After graduating in 1931 he was posted as watch officer on destroyer Frunze that was part of the Black Sea Fleet. Progressing on to navigator he was posted on the minelayer Tomsk in the Pacific Fleet the next year. He got command of a guard ship in 1934 and after additional studies, he became a commander of a destroyer in 1937. His career progressed further and in 1938, he became the commander of the Baltic Sea Fleet destroyers. During operation Barbarossa, he was promoted to Rear Admiral and was actively participating in the combat in the Black Sea, naval and ground warfare and was instrumental in the recapture of Crimea. In 1944 he became a commander of Danube flotilla, supporting the Belgrade and Budapest offensives. In September 1944, he was promoted to Vice Admiral and later that year was given the command of the Black Sea squadron. After the war he was gradually promoted, given the command of the Black Sea fleet in 1951 and full Admiral rank in 1953. In 1956 he became Commander in Chief of the Soviet Navy and was promoted to the Admiral of the fleet in 1962. He was responsible for creating a modern blue-water Navy, incorporating nuclear weapons, long endurance exercises, helicopter operations, build up of surface and submarine forces and was twice awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union and promoted to the highest naval rank Admiral of the fleet of the Soviet Union. Gorshkov retired in December 1985 and died in 1988.

The kit

Having built a few DreamModel kits now, I have a good feeling about the products. They are not THE most detailed or accurate models out there, but they are close. They feature nice surface details and the same goes for this kit. It is a true multimedia kit, or as the most recent term by a certain Czech manufacturer goes “hybrid” one, featuring main hull components made of styrene plastic while details are provided in either 3d printed form or photo etch (mainly railings and aerials). Thus you get a very nice package out of the box with no need for aftermarket, though I opted for a metal anchor chain. As it fits together nicely and it is not overly complicated and there’s not too many PE parts, I would recommend it for novice naval modellers as well.

The good:
– overall nice fit
– all in one package – plastic main parts, 3d printed parts and PEs for details
– decals for the decks, removing the need for masking

The bad:
– deck grey should be darker
– tiny 3d printed parts should have some reserves
– not much info on decal options (for example no mention of the change of number for Admiral Gorshkov)
– masts would look better 3d printed
– missing Ka-27 helicopter

Link to the in-progress article: https://vvsmodelling.com/2026/02/03/dreammodel-1700-pr-22350-admiral-gorshkov-build-article/

Model Data
Company: DreamModel / DM70015
Scale: 1:700
Aftermarket: metal anchor chain

Paints used: Mr.Paint
Camouflage: MRP-105 USN Modern Blue Grey FS35237, MRP-004 White, MRP-088 Cherry Red