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Project 1171 / Alligator Class
The 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 "Saratov" was built
by Yantar Zavod, Kaliningrad. Laid down 05 Feb
1964, completed 01 July 1964, commissioned on
18 Aug 1966.
From 05 Feb 1964 to 1992 this ship has name "Voronezhskyy
Komsomoletc", in 1992 was renamed to "BDK-65",
and from Aug 2000 to present moment - "Saratov".
| Specifications |
| Builder: |
Yantar Zavod, Kaliningrad
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| Year:
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1966 |
| Displacement:
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4,650 tons full load |
| Speed: |
16,5 knots |
| Range: |
10,000 miles at 15
kts |
| Dimensions:
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113.1 x 15.6 x 4.5
meters/371.1 x 51.2 x 14.7 feet |
| Propulsion:
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2 diesels, 9,000
hp, 2 shafts |
| Crew: |
55 |
| Cargo: |
300 troops + 1,500
tons including about 20 tanks and various
trucks or 40 AFV's |
| Missiles:
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3 SA-N-5 Grail launchers manual aiming
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| Guns: |
1 dual 57 mm/70 DP |
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