Italy Audace-class Destroyer Cold War

Italy’s Audace class consisted of missile destroyers developed during the Cold War to provide fleet air defense and other escort capabilities. Audace and Ardito combined guided missiles with naval guns, sensors, and helicopter facilities. Their careers included successive modernization as missile and electronic systems evolved. The class belongs to the postwar Italian Navy and should not be confused with earlier Italian destroyers carrying the same traditional ship names. The ships combined missile systems, guns, sensors, and aviation facilities in a compact fleet escort. Subsequent modernization changed their weapons and electronic equipment as threats evolved. Their careers illustrate the Italian Navy’s transition from wartime gun-armed destroyer traditions toward integrated Cold War escorts operating with allied naval formations.

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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