1:350 Takom 6019 Project 1123 Moskva Class Aviation Cruiser - Soviet Helicopter Cruiser Plastic Model kit

The 1:350 Takom 6019 Project 1123 Moskva Class Aviation Cruiser is an impressive plastic model kit of a Soviet helicopter cruiser from the Cold War era. This scale model is ideal for modellers who want to build a distinctive naval vessel combining aviation capability, an anti-submarine role and powerful onboard armament. The Moskva class gives your collection a unique Soviet naval character.

The Moskva class, also known as Project 1123, consisted of helicopter cruisers that were referred to in the Soviet Navy as anti-submarine cruisers. Of the four planned ships, only two were ultimately built: Moskva and Leningrad. These ships entered service in 1967 and 1968 respectively. With their large helicopter capacity, typically 16 to 18 Ka-25 helicopters, they introduced an important carrier-based aviation element within the Soviet Navy.

The ships were intended to detect and combat American ballistic missile submarines, or SSBNs, for example in the Mediterranean. At the same time, unlike typical aircraft carriers, they carried relatively powerful onboard weaponry. This combination of helicopter operations, anti-submarine function and strong ship armament makes this Takom model a strong choice for fans of Soviet naval vessels, Cold War modelling and 1:350 ship model kits. Order today from Most-Models.com and benefit from fast delivery, excellent customer service and a strong range of Takom model kits and historic naval models.

Features:
– Takom 6019 Project 1123 Moskva Class Aviation Cruiser plastic model kit in 1:350 scale
– Model of a Soviet helicopter cruiser from the Cold War era
– Moskva class was referred to in the Soviet Navy as an anti-submarine cruiser
– Of four planned ships, only two were built: Moskva and Leningrad
– Moskva entered service in 1967 and Leningrad in 1968
– Each ship was approximately 189 metres long, 34 metres wide and had a draught of 8.5 metres
– Standard displacement was 15,500 tons and maximum displacement approximately 19,000 tons
– Armament consisted of two twin SA-N-3 launchers, two 57 mm guns, one twin SUW-N-1 launcher and two RBU-6000 systems
– Torpedo tubes were initially built into the hull but were later removed
– Air group on board typically consisted of 16 to 18 Ka-25 helicopters
– Design is generally accepted as inspired by contemporary Italian and French designs such as Vittorio Venetto and Jeanne d’Arc
– Soviet designers made the ships significantly larger so they could carry more helicopters
– Moskva and Leningrad played an important role by introducing a carrier-based aviation element within the Soviet Navy
– Experience gained from these ships was later used in the construction of the Kiev-class ships
– Designed to detect and combat American ballistic missile submarines such as SSBNs
– Moskva-class ships carried relatively powerful onboard armament, a feature later also found in the Kiev class
– Strong choice for fans of the Soviet Navy, Cold War ships, helicopter cruisers and 1:350 ship modelling

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