Russian experts propose to equip special ceramic shell and fiber material to increase the survivability of Lider-class destroyers.

"We propose to fabricate a ship structure protection shell based on ceramic materials and special fibers that have been previously tested," said Valery Shaposhnikov, official of the Krylov National Research Center, the design unit. Lider-class destroyer, yesterday said.

This technology can significantly reduce the mass of the Super Destroyer Project 23560 "Lider". Scientists have applied a new adhesive material, allowing the ceramic shell to deform when hit by an opponent while retaining its original defensive properties, increasing the survivability of the ship in combat.

The Lider-class destroyer project was launched in 2010 and its design was approved by the Russian Ministry of Defense in 2017. The Lider class is expected to replace many of Russia's current major destroyers and cruisers. .

Lider-class destroyer 200 meters long, 20 meters wide, with a displacement of over 17,000 tons, larger than all destroyers and cruisers in the U.S. and Chinese navy, designed to serve many other missions. such as fleet air defense, intercepting ballistic missiles, destroying ships and hunting underground.