The BK-16 is a Russian high-speed assault and landing craft of Project 02510, developed by Kalashnikov Concern's Rybinsk Shipyard for coastal, river-mouth, and unequipped-shore operations. Public sources distinguish domestic Project 02510 craft from the BK-16E export model, with both centered on troop transport, landing support, patrol, and modular fire-support or specialist mission fits; Russian craft are documented in wartime use or losses in the Black Sea and occupied Crimea during the Russia-Ukraine war.
Russian BK-16 / Project 02510 craft are documented in Russian service during the war: Oryx lists one destroyed by a Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 during the 2022 invasion, Ukrainian/press reporting says BK-16 landing craft near occupied Crimea were hit in February and March 2026, and Russian-linked reporting describes BK-16 boats defending Black Sea waters and strategic sites against Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels.
Role detailsPublic sources use BK-16 for the domestic Project 02510 family and BK-16E for the export model; RussianShips also lists BK-16V/RVK rescue or diving-related craft within the Project 02510 build record.
| Variant | Configuration | Designation notes |
|---|---|---|
| BK-16 / Project 02510 | Domestic assault and landing craft | RussianShips lists Project 02510 BK-16 craft built by Rybinsk Shipyard with domestic dimensions, propulsion, complement, and armament entries. |
| BK-16E | Export high-speed assault-landing boat | Rosoboronexport markets the BK-16E with 18 m length, 26.61 t full displacement, 45-knot maximum speed, and a 19-troop transport capacity. |
| BK-16V / RVK configuration | Rescue or diving-related Project 02510 configuration | RussianShips lists RVK-703 and RVK-704 as BK-16V craft and notes diving-complex or pressure-chamber equipment on RVK entries. |
The BK-16 Project 02510 is documented with modular small-arms and grenade-launcher fits for patrol and assault use.
| Carried item | Item type | Carriage evidence |
|---|---|---|
 | 7.62 mm general-purpose machine gun | RussianShips lists the BK-16 Project 02510 with 4x1 7.62 mm 6P41 Pecheneg machine guns. |
 | 12.7 mm heavy machine gun | Rosoboronexport says the BK-16 can be equipped with 12.7 mm machine guns. |
 | 40 mm automatic grenade launcher | The BK-16 ship-specifications PDF lists a 40 mm automatic antipersonnel grenade-launcher complex among the boat's armament options. |
RBC-Ukraine says the first BK-16 was delivered to temporarily occupied Sevastopol for testing in November 2014.
Sources: BK-16 Russian boat struck by Ukraine in Crimea
Naval Technology says a BK-16 model was exhibited at the Army 2015 International Military Technical Forum in Moscow.
Sources: BK-16 High-Speed Landing Craft
Naval Technology reports that the first BK-16 craft demonstrated capabilities including UAV launch and recovery during IMDS 2015 in St. Petersburg.
Sources: BK-16 High-Speed Landing Craft
Army Recognition reports that Rybinsk Shipyard began building BK-16 boats for the Russian Guard in 2018.
Sources: Rybinsk Shipyard lays BK-16 Project 02510 boat for Russian Guard
Shephard reported that the first BK-16 boat was handed over to the Russian Baltic Fleet in November 2020.
Sources: Bulk buy of BK-16 looms for Russia
Army Recognition reported a keel-laying ceremony at Rybinsk Shipyard for the fifth BK-16 Project 02510 speed landing boat ordered for the Russian Guard.
Sources: Rybinsk Shipyard lays BK-16 Project 02510 boat for Russian Guard
Oryx lists one Russian Project 02510 BK-16 high-speed assault boat destroyed by a Ukrainian Bayraktar TB2 during the invasion.
Sources: Oryx naval losses during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
United24 Media, citing Ukraine's General Staff, reported that Ukrainian forces hit a Russian BK-16 transport and landing craft near Novoozerne in occupied Crimea.
Sources: Ukraine hits Russian BK-16 assault boat and RSP-10 radar in Crimea
RBC-Ukraine reported that Ukrainian forces struck a BK-16 landing craft near Novozerne in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Sources: BK-16 Russian boat struck by Ukraine in Crimea
URA.RU cited a Kalashnikov representative saying Project 02510 BK-16 craft were being used in the Black Sea to defend waters and strategic facilities from Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels.
Sources: Russia uses BK-16 boats against Ukrainian uncrewed boats in the Black Sea
African Initiative reported that Kalashnikov shipped two BK-16E boats to an African customer and had five more boats under construction.
Sources: Kalashnikov Concern ships BK-16E boats to Africa
