Russian Navy's newest landing ship floated out

Upon completion, Vladimir Andreyev will measure 120 by 16 metres and will be capable of transporting up to 13 main battle tanks or 36 armoured personnel carriers as well as 300 troops.

A flight deck will also be available for use by Ka-52 attack helicopters. Of the Project 11711 ships, only Andreyev and fourth ship Vasily Trushin will be fitted with these flight decks.

The Project 11711 ships are being built by Yantar Baltic Shipbuilding Plant, a division under Russia's state-owned United Shipbuilding Corporation. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that another seven vessels in the same class will be constructed, bringing the total number to 11.