[2][3][4] The Ondatra landing craft have a limited range, of two days and 330–500 nmi, 610–930 km, 380–580 mi) and have a shallow draught that make them ideal for amphibious operations and littoral combat.

[2][3][4] Although still under construction in 2009, the Project 1176 is a 1970s design that is reaching the end of its operational life.

The class may be replaced by the newer Project 21820 Dyugon-class landing craft that is currently entering service in the Russian Navy.

The Dyugon-class vessels carry two main battle tanks compared to the Ondatra's single tank, it is armed (2 MPTU-1 of 14.5 mm), and can attain 35 knots (65 km/h; 40 mph) compared to the Ondatra's 11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph).

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