OVERVIEW: The ALEKSANDR BRYKIN (Pr. 11570) class missile support ship is a 2-shaft, diesel-powered ballistic missile transport ship.

DETAILS:   The  Alesdandr Brykin is the world's largest ship configured specifically to carry missiles/munitions.  The vessel can carry 16 SLBMs for resupply to Soviet SSBNs, as well as possibly provide other support services. 

 
Specifications: 
       Displacement: 11,440 tons full load
       Speed: 16.5 knts
       Range: 
       Complement: 148 (approx.)
       In Commission: 1987 
       Completed: 14 	  


NOTES: IOC 1987. Assigned to the Northern Fleet. 


Source:  Polmar, Norman, Naval Institute Guide to the Soviet Navy, pg. 245; Moore, John. Jane's Fighting Ships: 1987-88. Ihs Global, 1987, pg. 615; "World Navies Today: Russian General Support Auxiliaries." Haze Gray & Underway - Naval History and Photography. Accessed December 23, 2019. https://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/russia/aux_othr.htm.