Yantar USC has inaugurated the Russian Navy’s latest Ivan Gren-class landing ship at its center in Kaliningrad.
The vessel, named the RFS Vladimir Andreyev, counts as the third of up to 11 systems being developed to expand the force’s sea-based combat support fleet.
The ceremony was attended by Russian Navy Commander-in-Chief Adm. Alexander Moiseyev and the state-owned company’s deputy head, Svetlana Morik, who served as the platform’s sponsor.
After the event, the Andreyev will undergo further outfitting in preparation for its commissioning, potentially in 2026, during which it will join Moscow’s Pacific Fleet and replace the unit’s aging amphibious ships.
Work for the vessel will be facilitated concurrently with the program’s fourth ship, the RFS Vasily Trushin, which is also projected to deploy to the Indo-Pacific region.
“This is a significant day not only for the Yantar Baltic Shipyard, but also for the Navy,” Moiseyev remarked.
“I am confident that the crew will proudly bear his name and the Naval Flag in the world’s oceans. Thank you to the plant’s team for making every effort in difficult times to meet our country’s needs for modern ships.”
The Ivan Gren Ship
Russia’s Iven Gren-class system, also known as Project 11711, can transport more than 10 main battle tanks or over 30 armored vehicles and 300 troops.
Its hangar can accommodate up to four helicopters the size of a Kamov K-29 Helix attack helicopter.
The ship is armed with 30-millimeter automatic rotary cannons and 14.5-millimeter heavy machine guns.
The 160-meter (525-foot) vessel is powered by four 6,000-horsepower diesel engines for a range of 3,500 nautical miles (6,482 kilometers/4,028 miles) and a top speed of 18 knots (33 kilometers/21 miles per hour).
