Project 11711 ship will enhance the Russian Navy’s amphibious assault capability starting in 2026
The large landing ship Vladimir Andreev, intended for the Russian Pacific Fleet, was officially launched on May 30, 2025, during a solemn ceremony held at the Yantar Baltic Shipyard in Kaliningrad.
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According to Paluba.media, the Vladimir Andreev is the third vessel of Project 11711 to be launched and represents a significant step in modernizing the Russian Navy’s amphibious capabilities.
Project 11711: Updated Design and Enhanced Operational Capability
Developed by the Nevsky Design Bureau, Project 11711 introduces an improved ship architecture, notably featuring an extended aft flight deck to support multipurpose and transport/attack helicopters.
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With a displacement of 5,000 tons (standard) and 6,600 tons (full), vessels of this class are currently the largest of their type built for the Russian Navy in modern times. Each unit can carry up to 300 troops and either 13 tanks or 36 armored vehicles (IFVs/APCs).
Commissioning Scheduled for 2026
The Vladimir Andreev is expected to officially join the Pacific Fleet in 2026, enhancing Russia’s force projection capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.
Meanwhile, the Yantar Shipyard is also progressing on another vessel of the same project, the landing ship Vasily Trushin.
Progress on Other Naval Fronts
In addition to the launch of Vladimir Andreev, the Russian shipyard Admiralteiskie Verfi, part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation, has recently launched the ice-class patrol ship Nikolai Zubov, under Project 23550.
The contract for this class was signed in 2016. The lead ship, Ivan Papanin, was laid down in April 2017 and launched in October 2019, beginning sea trials in June 2024.
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