Lavina Landing Helicopter Dock

Lavina is a name associated with Russian concepts for a large amphibious assault ship or landing helicopter dock. Such proposals reflected interest in combining troop accommodation, vehicles, landing craft, and helicopter operations within a substantial expeditionary platform. Until the exact design reference is established, the subject represents proposed capability rather than a completed vessel with documented deployments.

The proposal belonged to renewed Russian interest in large amphibious aviation ships following the cancellation of the French Mistral transfer. Publicly displayed design concepts are distinct from a completed ship with an established operational record.

A well deck would support landing craft while the flight deck served helicopters, linking sea transport with movement ashore. These arrangements describe the proposal’s intended amphibious role and do not establish that the displayed concept entered operational service.

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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