Large Landing Ship "Nikolay Filchenkov" passed Istanbul Strait todayRussian Large Landing Ship "Nikolay Filchenkov" passed Istanbul Strait this afternoon and entered to Black Sea. The ship is possibly returning from patrol task at Tartous. 
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Photo Copyright: SeaNews Large Landing Ship "Nikolay Filchenkov"Project 1171 / Alligator ClassThe Project 1171 Tapir Large Landing Ship (Bol'shoy Desatnyy Korabl' BDK) is a beachable, general-purpose LST-type design with bow and stern ramps for unloading vehicles. Produced in at least four different types beginning in 1966, there are numerous variations in detail between units. Many have been retired, and remaining units may be in reserve, given the Russian Navy's decreased emphasis on amphibious operations. Large Landing Ship "Nikolay Filchenkov" was built by Yantar Zavod, Kaliningrad. Laid down 30 Jan 1974, completed 29 March 1975, commissioned on 12 Dec 1975. SpecificationsBuilder:Yantar Zavod, Kaliningrad Year: 1975Displacement: 4,650 tons full loadSpeed:16,5 knotsRange:10,000 miles at 15 ktsDimensions: 113.1 x 15.6 x 4.5 meters/371.1 x 51.2 x 14.7 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 9,000 hp, 2 shaftsCrew: 55Cargo: 300 troops + 1,700 tons including about 20 tanks and various trucks or 40 AFV'sMissiles: 3 SA-N-5 Grail launchers manual aiming
122 mm UMS-73 Grad-M bombardment RL Guns: 1 dual 57 mm/70 DP
2 dual 25 mm AA
Photo Copyright: SeaNews Photo Copyright: SeaNews Photo Copyright: SeaNews Large Landing Ship "Nikolay Filchenkov"Project 1171 / Alligator ClassThe Project 1171 Tapir Large Landing Ship (Bol'shoy Desatnyy Korabl' BDK) is a beachable, general-purpose LST-type design with bow and stern ramps for unloading vehicles. Produced in at least four different types beginning in 1966, there are numerous variations in detail between units. Many have been retired, and remaining units may be in reserve, given the Russian Navy's decreased emphasis on amphibious operations. Large Landing Ship "Nikolay Filchenkov" was built by Yantar Zavod, Kaliningrad. Laid down 30 Jan 1974, completed 29 March 1975, commissioned on 12 Dec 1975. SpecificationsBuilder:Yantar Zavod, Kaliningrad Year: 1975Displacement: 4,650 tons full loadSpeed:16,5 knotsRange:10,000 miles at 15 ktsDimensions: 113.1 x 15.6 x 4.5 meters/371.1 x 51.2 x 14.7 feetPropulsion: 2 diesels, 9,000 hp, 2 shaftsCrew: 55Cargo: 300 troops + 1,700 tons including about 20 tanks and various trucks or 40 AFV'sMissiles: 3 SA-N-5 Grail launchers manual aiming122 mm UMS-73 Grad-M bombardment RL Guns: 1 dual 57 mm/70 DP
2 dual 25 mm AA
