Russian Kiev Class USSR 1-2400

Russian Kiev Class USSR 1-2400

This 1-2400 scale waterslide deck decal represents the Soviet Kiev-class heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser. The design reproduces the unusual combination of an angled aviation deck on the port side with a heavily armed cruiser bow, reflecting the class's hybrid aircraft-carrier and missile-cruiser layout.

Decal Information

This waterslide flight-deck decal reproduces the printed deck color and markings as part of the decal itself. Apply it to a smooth, prepared surface and seal after placement for the best finished appearance.

Model Compatibility

This 1-2400 scale deck decal is sized for the GHQ Kiev-class miniature. Miniatures from other manufacturers may differ in deck dimensions, weapons placement, or superstructure footprint, so test-fit before application.

Historical Information

The Kiev class, Project 1143 Krechyet, entered service in 1975 as the Soviet Navy's first class to operate fixed-wing V/STOL aircraft alongside helicopters. Four ships were completed, combining Yak-38 aircraft and Kamov helicopters with heavy anti-ship missiles, surface-to-air missiles, guns, and anti-submarine weapons; all were retired from Soviet or Russian naval service after the Cold War.

Key Historical Details

Class: Kiev class (Project 1143 Krechyet) Ship Type: Heavy Aircraft-Carrying Cruiser / V/STOL Carrier Entered Service: 1975 Primary Role: Fleet air defense, anti-surface strike, anti-submarine warfare, and aviation operations Number Built: 4 Weapons Systems: P-500 Bazalt anti-ship missiles, Shtorm/Osa/Tor air-defense systems depending on ship, 76 mm or 100 mm guns, AK-630 CIWS, torpedoes and ASW rockets, Yak-38 V/STOL aircraft, and Ka-25/Ka-27 helicopters Current Status: Retired from Soviet/Russian service; no class members remain in active naval service