MP-6 (AKL) class

 1 MP-6 lass LIGHT CARGO SHIP (AKL)

 Name         Status

 KHOPER       Stricken
 IRGIZ        Active

The vessels of this class were originally built as medium landing ships around during 1959/1960. They were converted to cargo ships shortly after completion, with the bow doors being welded shut.

Some years later, KHOPER and BUREYA -- both since stricken -- were converted to missile transports (pendants VTR-297 and VTR-29) for early-model strategic missiles. During the...