Kara-class cruiser
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The Kara class, Soviet designation Project 1134B Berkut B, was a class of guided missile cruisers built for the Soviet Navy between 1968 and 1976. NATO classified the type as cruisers mainly due to th
A Kara-class cruiser underway c. 1982
A bow view of Nikolayev, with Metel, M-11, and RBU-6000 launchers visible.
A stern shot of Kerch displays the raised pad and recessed hangar.
Slava-class cruiser
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The Slava class, Soviet designation Project 1164 Atlant, is a class of guided-missile cruisers designed and constructed in the Soviet Union for the Soviet Navy, and currently operated by the Russian N
Kara-class cruiser
…Name Kara class Builders 61 Communards Shipyard, Nikolayev Operators Soviet Navy Russian Navy Preceded by Kresta II class Succeeded by Kirov class Slava class Built 1968–1979 In commission 1971–2020 Completed 7 Retired 7 General characteristics Type Guided missile cruiser Displacement 8,200 tons standard 9,700…
Marshal Ustinov underway
Placement of P-500 Bazalt (SS-N-12 Sandbox) launchers on the Slava class.
A close up view of SA-N-6 launchers with 3R41 Volna "Top Dome" fire control radar on Marshal Ustinov.
A stern view of Marshal Ustinov in 2018, after modernization