Tsaplya-class LCAC

A Tsaplya-class LCAC in South Korean service.
Class overview
NameTsaplya class
BuildersAlmaz, Khabarovsk Shipyard, Amur, More, etc.
Operators
Built1982–1991
In commission1982–present
Planned5–12
Completed10
General characteristics
TypeAir-cushioned landing craft
Displacement149 long tons (151 t) full load
Length31.6 m (103 ft 8 in)
Beam14.8 m (48 ft 7 in)
Propulsion
  • 2 × 4,000 hp (3,000 kW) PR-77 gas turbines or M70FRU , E80D7 M85 M70FRU2
  • 2 lift fans, 2 propulsion fans
  • 2 four-bladed variable-pitch propellers
Speed50 knots (93 km/h; 58 mph)
Range100 nmi (190 km; 120 mi) at 50 kn (93 km/h; 58 mph)
Capacity
  • Up to 45 tons :
  • 1 main battle tank plus 80 troops or 25 tons plus 160 troops
Complement14 (4 officers)
Sensors &
processing systems		Curl Stone; I-band
Armament
  • 2 × AK-230 or AK-306 30 mm AA
  • 1 × SA-N-5/8 SAM position
  • 2 × 12.7 mm machine guns
  • 2 × 40 mm grenade launchers

The Tsaplya-class LCAC (Project 1206.1 Murena) is a medium size assault hovercraft operated by the Russian Navy.

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