Russia Chapayev-class Light Cruiser

The Soviet Chapayev class was a light-cruiser design begun before the Second World War but completed mainly in the postwar period. Its gun armament and hull reflected pre-missile cruiser thinking, while wartime disruption delayed construction. The class helped rebuild Soviet surface forces before later developments changed the balance toward missiles, aircraft, and submarines.

Five ships were completed to the revised Project 68K standard after the disruption of invasion, evacuation, and shifting wartime priorities. Their main battery consisted of twelve 152-millimeter guns in four triple turrets, appropriate to the light-cruiser category. Radar and anti-aircraft arrangements incorporated lessons from the conflict, although the underlying concept remained conventional. These ships bridged prewar planning and the postwar fleet, preceding the larger Sverdlov class. Their service included training and presence duties as Soviet naval ambitions expanded.

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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