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Project 1785 class



Overview

Project 1785 class

Project 1785 class landing craft mechanized seen on land for maintenance.
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Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Landing Craft Mechanized
Entered service
1966
Status
Limited service
Development
1964
Developer
Soviet Union - TsKB-51
Production
1965 - 1974
Producer
Soviet Union - Azov shipyard, Azov
Soviet Union - Kama shipyard, Perm
Soviet Union - Tallinn shipyard
Soviet Union - More shipyard, Feodosia
Soviet Union - Vostochnaya yard, Vladivostok
Number produced
At least 55, possibly over 100
Also built for civilian use
Notable users
Soviet Union
Angola
Vietnam

Details

Facts Project 1785 class
General
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Landing Craft Mechanized
Complement
4
Dimensions
Displacement
102 t full load
38.8 t standard
Length
19.7 m
Beam
4.9 m
Draft
1.36 m at full load
1 m without cargo
Propulsion
Machinery
2x Barnaultransmash diesel, either 3D6 or 3D12 model
Power output
2x 300 hp for 3D12 diesel
2x 150 hp for 3D6 diesel
Propulsion
2 shafts, fixed pitch propellers
Mobility
Speed
10 knots maximum for 3D12 diesel
7.8 knots maximum for 3D6 diesel
Range
290 nm at 7.8 knots
Autonomy
1 day
Cargo capacity
Payload
40 t
Personnel
20 equipped troops
Vehicles
1x medium tank
Cargo area
9.5 m x 3.9 m
Sensors
Navigation radar
Yes, optional

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