Russian Kanin-Class Destroyer

The Soviet Kanin class developed from the Kotlin destroyer family through conversion to guided-missile armament. The ships reflected the Navy’s transition from gun-and-torpedo destroyers toward missile-equipped escorts during the Cold War. Their configuration therefore represents a modernization path rather than a wholly unrelated original hull design. Conversions required changes to weapons, sensors, and working arrangements within hulls originally designed around an earlier set of requirements. That history makes the Kanin a useful example of adaptation rather than clean-sheet design. The resulting ships served within a Soviet fleet increasingly concerned with missiles, submarines, and the protection or disruption of major 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.

Global War is a trademark of Historical Board Gaming.