Kuznetsov-Class CV

The Admiral Kuznetsov class developed from Soviet plans for aviation-capable ships combining a flight deck with substantial shipboard weapons. Its ski-jump and arrested-landing arrangements distinguish it from catapult-equipped American carriers.

Admiral Kuznetsov entered Soviet service around the end of the Cold War and subsequently served with Russia. Its air group used conventional arrested recovery but relied on a ski-jump for takeoff, imposing different aircraft and load constraints from catapults. Heavy anti-ship missile installations reflected the Soviet aviation-cruiser concept. Russian operations off Syria in 2016 provided a rare combat deployment, followed by a prolonged refit period. The Varyag hull’s eventual completion as Liaoning created a separate Chinese developmental path for carrier aviation.

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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