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Originally Posted by ikalugin
Priboi class LHD model:
Note the forward ramp for offloading stuff onto a beach. |
I like it. Thing is how does it compare with the Mistrals which were ordered, and from my understanding no one in the Navy wanted or the MoD except for Serdyukov at the time? Russian amphibious assault does seem to be more of the 'drive straight up onto the beach type' rather than park a few miles off shore and launch. Also I don't hear the usual suspects getting worried about this type of assault ship. Carries out an almost similar role to the Mistral.