In Kaliningrad factory “Amber” It launched a large amphibious assault ship (BDK) project 11711 Petro Morgunov. This is the first production vehicle project 11711, displacement 5 thousand. tonnes, which is the largest in its class, According to the Ministry of Defense. the ship was laid on the plant “Amber” in June 2015 of the year.
The Defense Ministry explained, that BDK 11711 - is the latest development of the project 1171, according to which in the 1960-1970 years Shipyard "Yantar" has built a series of 14 ships. The ship can accommodate 13 tanks or more 30 BTR and BMP. Also at BKD accommodate reinforced Marine battalion, as well as the temporary basing of different types of shipborne helicopters. The ship has a cruising range in 4 thousand. nautical miles, that allows you to perform tasks in the far sea zone.
Loading equipment on the ship can be made through the ramp or by crane equipment, Hosted at the request of the High Command of the Navy.
After completion of all tests, and complete complex, BDK will join the Russian Navy, while it is not known, to which the fleet will be assigned to the ship.
Recall, that the lead ship of the project 11711 BDK “Ivan Gren” laid in the 2004 year and was launched in May 2012 of the year. He is currently at the stage of completion and testing should soon fill up part of the Russian Navy
