Russian Shipyard Lays Keel for Vietnam's Second Gepard-Class Frigate

29 November 2007

Gepard class frigate of the Vietnam Navy (photo : Militaryphotos)

The keel of Vietnam's second Gepard-class (Project 11661) guided-missile frigate was laid at the builder's Zelenodolsk Shipyard in Russia on 27 November.


Gepard class frigate (image : Militaryphotos)

Construction of the first frigate commenced in July 2007 following the signing of the USD300 million two-boat deal in December 2006.



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