According to the website of the Almaz yard, the new coast guard vessel will have a full-load displacement of 630 tons, a top speed of 30 knots, range of 3500 miles, 30 days sea endurance and an overall length of 62,5 meter. The boat is equipped with advanced navigational and communication systems. The ship also has a helicopter pad designed for the Ka-226 copter. In August 2007, Almaz won the building project competition announced by the Russian Border Service. The vessel is built for guarding in Russian territorial waters as well as for combating terrorism and piracy.
