Project 1206 Kalmar class


NATO: Lebed class


Overview

Project 1206 Kalmar class

Project 1206 Kalmar class air cushion vehicle shown on the move.

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Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Air cushion vehicle
Entered Service
1972
Status
In service
Development
Early 1970's
Developer
Soviet Union - Almaz Central Maritime Design Bureau
Production
1972 - 1985
Producer
Soviet Union - Primorsky shipyard
Soviet Union - More shipyard in Feodosia
Number produced
20
Designations
Lebed class (NATO reporting name)

Details

Facts Project 1206 Kalmar
General
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Air cushion vehicle
Complement
6 including 2 officers
Dimensions
Displacement
70 t standard, 113 t full load
Length
24.8 m
Beam
10.8 m
Draft
1.3 m
Propulsion
Propulsion type
Air cushion vehicle
Engines
2x MT-70 gas turbine, 10.000 hp each
Mobility
Max speed
55 knots
Cruising speed
50 knots
Range
100 nm at 50 kts
Cargo capacity
Cargo
120 troops OR 1x T-64A OR 2x BMP-2 OR 37 t of cargo
Sensors
Navigation radar
Kivach-2
Armament
Machine gun
1x2 12.7mm Utes-M in twin mount

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