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Thursday 5 October 2017

Russian landing ship Ivan Gren (135) 2004-

Near Kiel, Germany 1 August 2017

Of the Ivan Gren-class consisting of the Ivan Gren and Petr Morgunov and preceded by the Ropucha-class. Laid down by Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia on 23 December 2004 and launched on 18 May 2012. Of the Black Sea Fleet. Displacement 6.600 (full load) tons and as dimensions 120 x 16 metres or 393.8 x 52.6 feet. Diesel machinery allows a speed of 18 knots and a range of 3.500 nautical miles with a speed of 16 knots. Crew numbers <100 men. Fitted out with a hanger for 2 Ja-27 ASW/Ka-29 utility helicopters. Armament consist of 1-3cm AK-630M-2, 2-3cm AK-630s and 2-14,5mm KVP type.