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Naval ForcesRussia

Alligator Class (Project 1171 Class)

Large landing shipFielded 1964Pending verification
Naval ForcesRUS
Length 113.1 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeLarge landing ship
Date of introduction1964
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
Crew77Med[1]
Hulls delivered4Hulls listed in the source cardMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length113.1 m371 ftMed[1]
Beam15.6 m51 ftMed[1]
Draft6.16 mMed[1]
Displacement (standard)3,400 tonsMed[1]
Displacement (full load)4,360 tMed[1]
Propulsion and performance
Propulsion2 x Type 58AMed[1]
Engine power9,000 total bhpMed[1]
Range16,668 km10,357 mi · 9,000 nmi9,000 nm at 16 knots; 14,000 nm at 10 knotsMed[1]
Speed17 kt31 km/hMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorThe ALLIGATOR class has a superstructure-aft configuration with bow and stern ramps for unloading vehicles.Med[1]
NBC Water Washdown SystemYesMed[1]
Armament
Missile Weapon System: launcher3 x quad Fasta-4M SAM launchers.Med[1]
Armament1 x AK-257 57mm Naval Gun; 9M36 (SA-14 Gremlin) MissilesMed[1]
Fire control
Surveillance / Rocket FCS1 x Squeeze Box multi-sensor surveillance/rocket fire control system.Med[1]
Navigation Radar2 x Don-2 navigation radars and/or 2 x Mius (Spin Trough) navigation.Med[1]
Variants
BDK-104 NIKOLAY VILKOVCommissioned: 1974 Status: Reserve[1]
BDK-69 ORSKCommissioned: 1968 Status: Active[1]
BDK-65 SARATOVCommissioned: 1966 Status: Active[1]
BDK-... NIKOLAY FILCHENKOVCommissioned: 1975 Status: Active[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
1 x AK-257 57mm Naval GunNaval Gun
Med[1]
Type
Naval Gun
Caliber
57 mm
9M36 (SA-14 Gremlin) MissilesSurface-to-Air Missile
Med[1]
Range
3.7 km2 mi · 2 nmi
Quantity
160 x 9M36 (SA-14 Gremlin) Missiles
Type
Surface-to-Air Missile
Guidance
Proportional navigation logic
Speed
430 m/s
Length
1.44 m
Summary

The Alligator Class (Project 1171 Class) Russian Large Landing Ship is a beachable, general-purpose LST-type design with bow and stern ramps for unloading vehicles. Produced in at least four different types beginning in 1964, there are numerous variations in detail between units.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
RussiaUkraine
Sources
  1. Alligator Class (Project 1171 Class) Russian Large Landing Ship, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import