Kirov-Class Battlecruiser

The Soviet Kirov class, Project 1144, combined nuclear propulsion with a very large missile armament in a surface-combatant hull. Often called battlecruisers because of their size, they were officially classified as heavy nuclear-powered missile cruisers. Their purpose reflected Cold War fleet warfare and the threat posed by powerful opposing carrier groups. The class’s imposing appearance and concentration of weapons made it a prominent symbol of Soviet naval ambition. Nuclear propulsion supported endurance, while the ship still required replenishment and maintenance for many other needs. Its armament and role differed fundamentally from the gun-centered battlecruisers of the First World War, despite the familiar Western nickname.

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 2025, 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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