1/700 Russian Navy Admiral Ushakov (ex-Kirov)

The Russian Navy's Kirov class ships are the largest cruisers in the world; only four ships in this class were completed. Initially intended as anti-submarine hunters, the Kirov class cruisers were modified to be able to successfully engage enemy surface ships and to provide air support and anti-submarine protection to naval forces. The first of these cruisers to be laid down, originally 'Kirov' but subsequently the 'Admiral Ushakov', was launched in 1977 (but not commissioned until 1980). Dragon's kit reproduces this nuclear-and-steam-turbine powered ship in beautiful 1/700 scale, with crisp detail all over. Sharp decals by Cartograf (included) are an added bonus for accurate and excellent markings.