The Russian Northern Fleet received the large landing ship “Pyotr Morgonov”, which arrived at its base in Severomorsk last weekend.
The landing ship “Pyotr Morgonov” belongs to the project “11711”. Its construction began on June 11, 2015. The warships of that family are intended for the transport of personnel, war equipment and sea landings.
It is 120 meters long and 16.5 meters wide. It can transport 300 armed personnel, 13 tanks, or 35 armored vehicles (infantry fighting vehicle).
The ship is fitted with 30 mm automatic six-tube guns. The ship can carry two “Ka-29” marine helicopters.
Source: Russian Ministry of Defense + TASS + Russia’s weapons
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