{"product_id":"takom-1-350-project-1123-moskva-class-aviation-cruiser-6019-soviet-navy-helicopter-carrier-anti-submarine-warfare-ship-plastic-model-kit-nz-stock","title":"Takom 1\/350 Project 1123 Moskva Class Aviation Cruiser 6019 Soviet Navy Helicopter Carrier Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship Plastic Model Kit NZ Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003e• 1\/350 scale Project 1123 Moskva Class Aviation Cruiser plastic model kit by Takom (Kit No. 6019)\u003cbr\u003e• Represents the distinctive Project 1123 Moskva Class, a Soviet helicopter-carrying anti-submarine warfare cruiser developed during the Cold War\u003cbr\u003e• Known to NATO as the Moskva Class, the first Soviet class of purpose-built helicopter-carrying aviation cruisers\u003cbr\u003e• Designed to combine the capabilities of a guided missile cruiser and an anti-submarine helicopter carrier\u003cbr\u003e• Developed primarily to counter the growing threat posed by NATO nuclear-powered submarines and ballistic missile submarines\u003cbr\u003e• The class consisted of two completed ships, Moskva and Leningrad\u003cbr\u003e• The lead ship, Moskva, entered Soviet Navy service in 1967, followed by Leningrad in 1969\u003cbr\u003e• Features the distinctive forward cruiser-style superstructure and expansive aft helicopter flight deck\u003cbr\u003e• The unusual half-cruiser, half-helicopter-carrier arrangement makes the Moskva Class one of the most recognisable Soviet naval designs\u003cbr\u003e• Equipped with a large helicopter hangar and aviation facilities for sustained anti-submarine operations\u003cbr\u003e• Designed to operate approximately 14 anti-submarine helicopters, primarily the Kamov Ka-25 family\u003cbr\u003e• The Kamov Ka-25 Hormone helicopter was developed for naval reconnaissance, submarine detection and anti-submarine warfare\u003cbr\u003e• Helicopter operations significantly extended the ship's ability to search for submarines beyond the range of its onboard sensors\u003cbr\u003e• Equipped with sophisticated sonar systems designed for detecting underwater threats\u003cbr\u003e• Armed with two twin-arm M-11 Shtorm (SA-N-3 Goblet) surface-to-air missile launchers for fleet air defence\u003cbr\u003e• Also fitted with twin 57mm AK-725 naval gun mounts for additional defensive firepower\u003cbr\u003e• Incorporated specialised anti-submarine weapons, including the RPK-1 Vikhr (SUW-N-1) anti-submarine missile system\u003cbr\u003e• Equipped with additional torpedo and anti-submarine rocket systems for engaging underwater targets\u003cbr\u003e• The Moskva Class was designed primarily for anti-submarine warfare, fleet support and naval aviation operations rather than conventional aircraft carrier duties\u003cbr\u003e• Unlike traditional aircraft carriers, these ships were intended to operate helicopters rather than fixed-wing combat aircraft\u003cbr\u003e• The original vessels measured approximately 189 metres in length and displaced around 15,000–17,500 tonnes, depending on loading conditions\u003cbr\u003e• Powered by a conventional steam turbine propulsion system driving two shafts\u003cbr\u003e• Capable of reaching speeds of approximately 28–29 knots\u003cbr\u003e• Operated primarily with the Soviet Black Sea Fleet, conducting deployments in the Mediterranean and surrounding waters\u003cbr\u003e• The class played an important role in Soviet efforts to develop long-range naval aviation and anti-submarine capabilities\u003cbr\u003e• Their design reflected the Soviet Navy's increasing emphasis on ocean-going operations and countering Western submarine forces\u003cbr\u003e• The Moskva Class helped pave the way for the later Project 1143 Kiev Class aviation cruisers\u003cbr\u003e• Both completed ships served through much of the Cold War before being withdrawn from service during the 1990s\u003cbr\u003e• Represents a fascinating transitional stage between traditional surface warships and Soviet aircraft-carrying cruisers\u003cbr\u003e• 1\/350 scale provides an impressive display size, with the original vessel's approximately 189-metre length translating to around 54cm\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for collectors of Soviet Navy warships, Moskva Class cruisers, helicopter carriers and Cold War naval vessels\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent companion to Kiev Class aviation cruisers, Kirov Class battlecruisers, Slava Class cruisers and Soviet destroyers\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for Cold War Soviet fleet displays, Mediterranean naval operations and anti-submarine warfare dioramas\u003cbr\u003e• Offers excellent opportunities for historically inspired Soviet Navy grey hull finishes, red underwater hull colouring and detailed flight deck markings\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for realistic salt staining, rust streaks, exhaust deposits, weathered deck surfaces and operational naval wear\u003cbr\u003e• The large aft flight deck offers excellent display possibilities with appropriately scaled Kamov naval helicopters, subject to kit contents and separate accessory availability\u003cbr\u003e• The combination of missile launchers, radar arrays, naval artillery and aviation facilities creates an engaging ship modelling project\u003cbr\u003e• The distinctive forward superstructure and helicopter flight deck make the Moskva Class a striking centrepiece for any naval collection\u003cbr\u003e• Particularly appealing to enthusiasts of Soviet naval engineering, anti-submarine warfare and the evolution of helicopter carriers\u003cbr\u003e• A fascinating addition to any collection of Cold War warships, Soviet military technology and naval aviation history\u003cbr\u003e• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled\u003cbr\u003e• Glue and paint not included\u003cbr\u003e• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"takom","offers":[{"title":"Default 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