While the early concept featured ABB Azipod azimuthing propulsion units, the final design has two conventional shaft lines, propellers and rudders.

[6][8] The ships will have an endurance of 70 days and a range of 10,000 nautical miles (19,000 km; 12,000 mi) at economic speed of 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph).

[4][13] The vessels are strengthened for navigation in ice-covered arctic seas according to the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping ice class Arc7.

[13] Think tank Global Security pointed out several similarities between the Project 23550 design and NoCGV Svalbard, and Canada's Harry DeWolf class.

In 2020, it was announced that the Russian Navy would begin sea trials to test the installation of module containers on patrol vessels permitting such ships to carry significantly upgraded armaments tailored to different missions.