Raketa (Russian: Раке́та, Rocket) was the first type of hydrofoilboats commercially produced in the Soviet Union. They were manufactured from 1957 until the early 1970s. The chief designer was Rostislav Alexeyev and the project 340 vessels had been planned already in the late 1940s.
900–1,000 hp (671–746 kW) (depending on the model), propeller
Speed
60–65 km/h (37–40 mph) cruising
70 km/h (43 mph) maximum
Capacity
64 or 66 passengers (depending on the model)
The first model, Raketa-1, was built by Krasnoye Sormovo (Красное Сормово) shipbuilding plant in Sormovo, Nizhny Novgorod (Нижний Новгород). On its maiden voyage, on 25 August 1957, it carried 30 passengers from Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan (420 km) in seven hours.
Raketa boats were soon in wide commercial service on the Volga River and elsewhere in the Soviet Union. To this day, the name is often used generically in Russian for all hydrofoil river boats. Later designs include the Meteor and Kometa types, among many others.
There were several versions of project 340 vessels: project 340 (проект 340), project 340E (проект 340Э) and project 340ME (проект 340МЕ).
In Finland the traffic with project 340 vessel started in 1962, when the cities of Lahti and Jyväskylä had a joint-venture company, which bought one vessel. They prolonged the operations until 1983. After that the ownership was transferred to the private persons. The first name of the vessel was Tehi due to the one part of the southernmost Päijänne, Vesijärvi. Later the hydrofoils were taken off. Later M/S Tehi became M/S Suvi-Tuuli.
M/S Tehi
M/S Tehi started its operations in 1962. Later the M/S Tehi was renamed as M/S Suvi-Tuuli (without hydrofoils):Lake Päijänne cities of Lahti and Jyväskylä 1962–1983, Pyhäjärvi 2008, river Kokemäenjoki 2009- [2]
M/S Rosetta
M/S Rosetta is Raketa 314, which was bought from Tartu of Estonia in 1993. From 1995 to 2005 it was operated under the name M/S Suvijet . It was bought from Estonia and has been operated in Lake Päijänne for Royal Cruises since 2005 after the second renaming as M/S Rosetta. Raketa-314 was built in Feodocija in 1963. It may not prolong the chartered trips on Lake Päijänne after its sale.[3] The home harbour of M/S Rosetta is in Lahti.
The vessel does not have its original engine just like M/S Suvi-Tuuli does not have. Both of the vessels has a MAN 2842 LYE. The highest speeds are from 29 to 32 knots. During the renovation the steering was changed from the back side to the front.
now in private collection in the Netherlands), now Raketa 72, Rotterdam
Hungary
between 1962–1985
Lithuania
The Lithuanian remaining Raketa has been operated by the UAB "Nemuno linija" line from the Kaunas passenger dock to Nida until 2010.[4] It had two Raketas named "Aistė" and "Lina" of which "Aistė" was renovated. Both "Aistė" and "Lina" were constructed in 1963. In June 2020 first passengers was taken from Kaunas to Nida and back current "Laivas Raketa" operator is "Vši Vandens kelias"
Poland
in the Gdansk area (still in operation in 2005) and on Szczecin-Świnoujście cruise line
Romania
8 boats were imported in Romania, Expres, Rapid, Sageata, Venus, Tismana, Fulger, Olanesti and Steaua.
Croatia, since mid '60s. "Atlas" tourist agency used 8 of them for fast transfers, island hopping and daily excursions from Split, Zadar and Dubrovnik. Also, for excursions from Istria to Venice, Italy.
They were all named starting with "Krila" (Croatian for "wings"), i.e. Krila Dubrovnika / Wings of Dubrovnik.
Since 1988, two received engine upgrades. Old, Russian engines were swapped for Italian ones manufactured by Isotta Fraschini.
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displacement mode 1 1 m 3 ft 7 in foilbornePropulsion900 1 000 hp 671 746 kW depending on the model propellerSpeed60 65 km h 37 40 mph cruising 70 km h 43 mph maximumCapacity64 or 66 passengers depending on the model The first model Raketa 1 was built by Krasnoye Sormovo Krasnoe Sormovo shipbuilding plant in Sormovo Nizhny Novgorod Nizhnij Novgorod On its maiden voyage on 25 August 1957 it carried 30 passengers from Nizhny Novgorod to Kazan 420 km in seven hours Raketa boats were soon in wide commercial service on the Volga River and elsewhere in the Soviet Union To this day the name is often used generically in Russian for all hydrofoil river boats Later designs include the Meteor and Kometa types among many others There were several versions of project 340 vessels project 340 proekt 340 project 340E proekt 340E and project 340ME proekt 340ME Contents 1 Operators 1 1 Austria 1 2 Cambodia 1 3 People s Republic of China 1 4 England 1 5 Finland 1 5 1 M S Tehi 1 5 2 M S Rosetta 1 6 Netherlands 1 7 Hungary 1 8 Lithuania 1 9 Poland 1 10 Romania 1 11 Russia 1 12 Slovakia 1 13 Ukraine 1 14 Yugoslavia 2 Gallery 3 See also 4 ReferencesOperators EditAustria Edit Dolphin Cambodia Edit daily service between Phnom Penh and Siem ReapPeople s Republic of China Edit England Edit River Thames 1 Finland Edit In Finland the traffic with project 340 vessel started in 1962 when the cities of Lahti and Jyvaskyla had a joint venture company which bought one vessel They prolonged the operations until 1983 After that the ownership was transferred to the private persons The first name of the vessel was Tehi due to the one part of the southernmost Paijanne Vesijarvi Later the hydrofoils were taken off Later M S Tehi became M S Suvi Tuuli M S Tehi Edit M S Tehi started its operations in 1962 Later the M S Tehi was renamed as M S Suvi Tuuli without hydrofoils Lake Paijanne cities of Lahti and Jyvaskyla 1962 1983 Pyhajarvi 2008 river Kokemaenjoki 2009 2 M S Rosetta Edit M S Rosetta is Raketa 314 which was bought from Tartu of Estonia in 1993 From 1995 to 2005 it was operated under the name M S Suvijet It was bought from Estonia and has been operated in Lake Paijanne for Royal Cruises since 2005 after the second renaming as M S Rosetta Raketa 314 was built in Feodocija in 1963 It may not prolong the chartered trips on Lake Paijanne after its sale 3 The home harbour of M S Rosetta is in Lahti The vessel does not have its original engine just like M S Suvi Tuuli does not have Both of the vessels has a MAN 2842 LYE The highest speeds are from 29 to 32 knots During the renovation the steering was changed from the back side to the front Netherlands Edit Rheinpfeil in Rhein now Raketa 72 Rotterdam Germany Rheinpfeil now in private collection in the Netherlands now Raketa 72 RotterdamHungary Edit between 1962 1985Lithuania Edit The Lithuanian remaining Raketa has been operated by the UAB Nemuno linija line from the Kaunas passenger dock to Nida until 2010 4 It had two Raketas named Aiste and Lina of which Aiste was renovated Both Aiste and Lina were constructed in 1963 In June 2020 first passengers was taken from Kaunas to Nida and back current Laivas Raketa operator is Vsi Vandens kelias Poland Edit in the Gdansk area still in operation in 2005 and on Szczecin Swinoujscie cruise lineRomania Edit 8 boats were imported in Romania Expres Rapid Sageata Venus Tismana Fulger Olanesti and Steaua Russia Edit Raketa 69 in Bor Raketa 246 in Moscow Raketa 246 in Moscow Raketa 205 in Kineshma FSB 831 Feodocija built 1961 5 Raketa 69 Bor Raketa 101 Mihail Kalinin St Petersburg Raketa 185 Moscow Raketa 191 Moscow Raketa 205 Kineshma Raketa 246 SSK MoscowSlovakia Edit Raketa I Raketa II Raketa IIIUkraine Edit Raketa 7 in Vilkovo 2003 retired Raketa 7 in VilkovoYugoslavia Edit Serbia since the mid 1980s on the River Danube Croatia since mid 60s Atlas tourist agency used 8 of them for fast transfers island hopping and daily excursions from Split Zadar and Dubrovnik Also for excursions from Istria to Venice Italy They were all named starting with Krila Croatian for wings i e Krila Dubrovnika Wings of Dubrovnik Since 1988 two received engine upgrades Old Russian engines were swapped for Italian ones manufactured by Isotta Fraschini Gallery Edit Raketa hydrofoil passes by Kstovo on the Volga River See also EditHydrofoil Voskhod hydrofoil References Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Type Raketa hydrofoils Trips with Raketa and Polese hydrofoil boats Russian River Ships Passenger Hydrofoils Russian Passenger Hydrofoils Romanian Passenger Hydrofoil Express Soviet fleet on the Thames Part 1 19 May 2020 Sydan Satakunta ja Jokilaakso www sydansatakunta fi Archived from the original on 2012 03 25 Motor Boats for Sale New and Used boat sales Boatshop24 Home nemunolinija lt http russian ships info vspomog 340 htm Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Raketa hydrofoil amp oldid 1118753078, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
