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Printed from: http://petersburgcity.com/news/business/2001/05/29/news293/ Business news, 29.05.2001 12:40 "Almaz" shipbuilding factory completes construction of "Zubr" class amphibia vessel. This is the second amphibia ship made here by order of Greece´s Ministry of National Defense. "Zubr" is currently the world´s largest paratroopers´ amphibia ship, designed especially to allow troops and military vehicles to land directly on shore during paratrooper operations. After the testings are over in July, 2001 the ship will be sent over to Greece. Photo by N. Polinin, Interpress.

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