Krivak-Class Frigate

The Soviet Krivak family comprised anti-submarine-oriented escort ships developed during the Cold War. Their distinctive missile and sensor arrangements supported the protection of sea routes and naval formations, while helicopter facilities differed between versions. NATO commonly described them as frigates, though Soviet classifications followed their own terminology. The family’s long service and export connections produced several related designs, making exact variant identification useful when assigning equipment and operational history. The class combined anti-submarine weapons, sensors, and helicopter-related arrangements that varied across successive versions. Long-range escort and ocean surveillance were important functions. Soviet classification and Western use of the term frigate do not always align exactly, making the design’s equipment and intended task more useful than a label alone.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1946, Global War 1985, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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