naval base Den Helder, Netherlands 1 July 2011
Of the Ropucha-class. Belonged to the Baltic Fleet. Pennant 127. Common technical class details. Displacement 2.220 (standard)-4.080 (full load) tons and as dimensions 112,5 x 15 x 3,7 metres. The machinery consists of 2 diesel engines supplying 1.9200 hp allowing a speed of 18 knots and with a speed of 15 knots is her range 15 knots. Crew numbered -98 men. Transport capacity 10 main battle tanks and 340 military or 12 87BTR-80 amphibious armoured personnel carriers and 340 military or 2 main battle tanks, 3 2S9 Nona self-propelled 12cm mortars, 5 multi-purpose towing vehicle light armoured, 4 army trucks and 313 military or 500 tons cargo. The BDK-42 with hull pennants 135 in 1983, 105 in 1987 and 127 in 1990? Built at the Stocznia Polnocna Shipyard, Gdansk, Poland with yard number 775/18 and commissioned on 30 May 1983. Also called a landing ship tank.
