The ship had a flushed deck design which enabled it to be fully closed down for nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) warfare, with air conditioning and improved heating.

There were, however, some problems with seakeeping, particularly with the shape of the bow which led to the forward part of the ship being very wet.

The boilers and engine rooms were located in alternating spaces in a "unit machinery" arrangement.

The gun armament comprised two stabilised, enclosed dual purpose 130-millimetre (5.1 in) mountings located in "A" and "Y" positions.

According to Conway's All the World Fighting Ships 1947-1995 2nd edition, the Neustrashimy design was sold to China and became the basis for their Luda-class DDG.