BDK Azov at Varna 11.08.2007

'Ropucha-I' class large landing ships
(Project 775)

Displacement: 4,080 tons full load
Dimensions: 112.5 x 15 x 3.7 meters/369.1 x 49.2 x 12.1 feet
Propulsion: 2 diesels, 2 shafts, 19,200 bhp, 17.8 knots
Crew: 87 + 11 transients
Troops: 150
Cargo: 482 tons; 95 x 4.5 x 4.5 meter/311.7 x 14.8 x 14.8 foot tank deck
Radar: MR-302 Rubka/Strut Curve air/surf. search
Armament: 1 76.2 mm 59cal DP AK 176, 2x6 30mm AK630, 4 SA-N-8 SAM positions in some, 2 122 mm UMS-73 Grad-M bombardment RL in some; up to 92 mines on tank deck

Concept/Program: General-purpose LST-type landing craft, capable of beaching. Successor to the 'Alligator' class LSTs. Of the 17 ships listed below, 4 are in reserve.

Classification: Bol'shoy Desatnyy Korabl' (BDK); Large Landing Ship.

Builders: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk, Poland. Built 1974-1985.