A series of small vessels for various purposes - sea transport of weapons, experimental vessels, small reconnaissance ships - developed by Central Design Bureau No. 51 (in 1972 it was called Vympel). The ships of this project were built at several shipyards of the USSR from 1966 to 1986. In total, more than 30 vessels of this type were built. Seagoing Armament Transport of the Project 1823 is intended for transportation, storage and transfer afloat or at the berthing facilities of torpedo ammunition to warships of various classes.

Seagoing Armament Transport VTR-94 laid down at the Rybinsk Shipyard named after Volodarskiy (yard No.1822), commissioned on 1971 and was assigned to the Black Sea Fleet.

Now in service.