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KIROV CLASS
GUIDED MISSILE CRUISER (1144.2 ORLAN)

RPG Stats by Nathan Grier and Marc Fletcher
Edited by and based on Daniel Henwood's Naval RPG Stats
Background info provided by the FAS Website & Warships1 Website


BACKGROUND

Construction of the largest cruisers in the world, the Kirov class, began in 1974. The Admiral Ushakov (ex-Kirov), the first of the class, was commissioned. Originally there were to be 12 ships in the Kirov class but budget problems kept those plans from being realized. The fourth and last of the class the Peter Velikiy was finally commisioned in 1998, nearly 9 years after it was launched. A fifth ship the Kuznetsov was scrapped in 1992 before construction was completed. As each ship was constructed several years apart, there are substantial differences in equipment.

The class was originally designed to hunt enemy ballistic submarines. After the introduction to the Granit long range antiship missile the Kirov's roll expanded to engage enemy surface ships, provide air support and submarine protection for naval forces. To carry out these rolls the Kiov is armed with a combination of missiles and cannons. The Kirov's missile systems include 20 Granit anti-ship missiles that can be fired individually or in volley's. While the missiles can not be controlled once launched the missiles do share targeting information. If the lead missile is destroyed another will take it's place. A 1 S-300F Air Defence Missile Complex with 12 launchers and 96 missiles is used against air and surface targets. This system is backed by 2 Osa-Ma double launchers with 40 missiles.

The gun systems differ between ships do to changes in production. The first two ships in the class have two 100mm guns and 8 AK-630 6 barrel 30mm gattling guns to defend against aircraft, missiles, small boats, mines, and lightly armored land targets. The last two ships are armed with the larger 130mm AK-130 multi-purpose two barrel gun is used against aircraft, surface, and shore targets. The first two ships in the class have The last two ships have 6 Combined 30mm gun/SA-N-11 anti-air launchers. This system was an improvement over the older gun system.

The Kirov's anti submarine weapons consist of 10 missile/torpeado tubes with 20 Vodopad-Nk missles/torpeados and two anti-submarine rocket systems. The Udav-1 decoy system with 40 rockets and the RBU-1000 Rocket Mortar with another 102. Also the Kirov can accomodate 3 Makov Ka-27PL or Ka-25RT helicopters.

The ships engines are a combination of nuclear power and steam turbines. At full speed the ship is capable of 31 knots and can operate with out the nuclear engines at a speeds of 14-17 knots with a range of a 1000 miles or 60 days. The engines are located in three separate compartments. One for the nuclear engines and the other two for the turbine units and the steam boilers.

By 1997 only the Admiral Nakhimov remained operational. The Admiral Lazarev was planned to be scrapped due to insufficient funds needed for repairs. The Admiral Ushakov was to be canibalized for parts to repair the Admiral Nakhimov and the Peter Velikiy which had been launched for exceptance trials in 1996.

RPG STATS

Government: Russia (Russian Navy)
Ship Type: Guided Missile Cruiser
Class: Kirov (1144.2 ORLAN)
Crew: 727 total

Ships of Class: Admiral Ushakov
Admiral Lazarev
Admiral Nakhimov
Petr Velikiy

MDC BY LOCATION: 

MDC BY LOCATION:
(1) Main Body                                    3250
(2) Command Tower                                 600
(2) Sensor Array (behind command tower)           180
(3) Helicopter Hanger/Landing Deck               1200 
(4) Propellors (2)                                300 each

    AK-130 130mm Guns  (1)                        275 
    AK-100 100mm Guns (2) Ushakov only            275 each
    Kinzal Launcher (8)                           100 each 
    Fort Launcher (8)                             100 each
    Granit Launcher (1)                           500 
    Kashtan CIWS (6) Nakimov / Velikiy only       150 each
    AK-630 CIWS (8) Ushakov/Lazerev only          150 each
    RPK-3 Metel Launcher (2)  Nakimov only        150 each
    RPK-8 ZAPAD (2)                                75 each
    RPK-2 Viyoga (2)                              100 each
    TYPE 53 Torpedo Launchers (2)                 200 each     

    Outer Hull (per 40ft area)                    100
    Interior walls (per 20ft)                      10

NOTES:

  1. Depleting the MDC of the main body will put the Cruiser out of commission. All internal systems will shut down, the ship itself will be an unsalvageable sinking wreck.
  2. Destroying the command tower will instantly kill the command staff and deprive the ship of all forms of long range communications, radar and targeting. Destroying the main sensory array behind the command tower will have the same effect, but the command staff will not be killed instantly.
  3. Destroying the flight deck will greatly impair the ships ability to deploy and recover Helicopter.
  4. Depleting the MDC of the propellors will leave the ship adrift until such time as they are repaired or the ship is towed back to port.

SPEEDS:

Speed: 32 knots
Maximum Range: 5,175 miles

STATISTICAL DATA:

Length: 813 ft (247.8 m)
Width: 91 ft (27.7 m)
Weight: 24,300 tons (Fully Loaded)
Engines:
Two KN-3 PWR 300 MW Pressurized water nuclear reactors (Main)(140,000 Shaft Horsepower)
Two Oil Fired Boilers.
Radar Systems:
MR-800 Voshkod Surface Radar
MR-710 (Phased Array) 3-D Radar
MR-Volga Surface Search Radar (3)
Sonar Systems:
Orion Hull Mounted Sonar
Platina Towed Array Sonar

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

  1. AKA-130 130MM GUN MOUNTS (1): This fully automatic lightweight gun is accurate against fast, highly maneuverable surface targets, air targets and shore bombardment threats. One of these guns is mounted aft except for the Ushakov which mounts AK 100s.

    • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Ship/Surface targets
    • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-Aircraft
    • RANGE: 17.5 miles (28 Km)
    • DAMAGE: 4D6 x 10 M.D.
    • RATE OF FIRE: 15 rounds per melee
    • PAYLOAD: 840 round magazine stored below.
    • NOTE: Several other types of ammo can be selected: Chaff, illuminating, and practice rounds

  2. AKA-100 100MM GUN MOUNTS (2): (USHAKOV ONLY) This fully automatic lightweight gun is accurate against fast, highly maneuverable surface targets, air targets and shore bombardment threats. One of these guns are mounted forward of the bridge.

    • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Ship/Surface targets
    • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-Aircraft
    • RANGE: 10 miles (16 KM)
    • DAMAGE: 3D6 x 10 M.D.
    • RATE OF FIRE: 20 rounds per melee
    • PAYLOAD: 1000 round magazine stored below
    • NOTE: Several other types of ammo can be selected: Chaff, illuminating, and practice rounds

  3. KINZAL VERTICAL LAUNCHING SYSTEM (16): The primary anti-aircraft/missile weapon of the destroyer it is situated in eight armoured silos. Each silo contains 8 missiles.(NOT MOUNTED ON USHAKOV)

    • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Aircraft
    • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-Missile
    • RANGE: 7.5 miles
    • SPEED: Mach 2.5
    • DAMAGE: 2D6 x 10
    • BLAST RADIUS: 100 feet.
    • RATE OF FIRE: 1-4 each launcher per round.
    • PAYLOAD: 128 total

  4. FORT MISSILE SYSTEM (12): (SA-N-6 GRUMBLE) Another anti-aircraft/missile weapon of the cruiser using the V601 missile. Eight of these systems are mounted with 12 missiles in each.

    • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Aircraft/Missile
    • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-surface
    • RANGE: 62 miles (99.7 Km)
    • SPEED: 1927 MPH (Mach 2.59)
    • DAMAGE: 1D6x100 M.D.
    • BLAST RADIUS: 150 feet.
    • RATE OF FIRE: 1-4 each launcher per round
    • PAYLOAD: 96 total

  5. GRANIT MISSILE SYSTEM (1): (SS-N-19 Shipwreck) The main Anti-warship battery of the kirov is the 20 P500 missiles which can devestate most any ship it hit. It dwarves Nato missile systems of any ship in the modern world. A volley is particuliarly effective since each missile communicates with each other following a leader which guides them towards thier target. Once in it's supersonic dive it is difficult to hit.

    • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Warship
    • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Assault
    • RANGE: 345 miles (555 Km)
    • SPEED: 1,898 MPH (Mach 2.55)
    • DAMAGE: 2D4x100
    • BLAST RADIUS: 200ft
    • RATE OF FIRE: Volleys of 1-4 per melee.
    • PAYLOAD: 20 total
    • BONUSES: +5 to strike (+6 to strike in volleys). -5 to dodge when in terminal dive.

  6. OSA M MISSILE SYSTEM (2): (SA-N-4 GECKO) Another of he Kirov's anti-aircraft/missile weapon utilising the 9M33 Missile for defence of the cruiser.

    • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Aircraft/Missile
    • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-surface
    • RANGE: 5 miles (8 Km)
    • SPEED: 1,898 MPH (Mach 2.55)
    • DAMAGE: 1D6x10
    • BLAST RADIUS: 100ft
    • RATE OF FIRE: 1-2 each per round.
    • PAYLOAD: 20 each 40 total

  7. KH-35 URAN LAUNCHERS(2): Anti-warship cruise missile developed similiar to the Nato Harpoon missile. Missile cruises at 15m and drops to sea-skimming alititude about 3 to 5m above surface. Looks very simliar to harpoon and has gained the nickname "harpoonski".

    • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Warship
    • MISSILES TYPE: Self-guided missiles
    • RANGE: 78 miles (130 KM)
    • SPEED: Mach 0.9
    • DAMAGE: 2D4 x100
    • BLAST RADIUS: 50 ft
    • RATE OF FIRE: Volleys of 1-2 missiles
    • PAYLOAD: 8 each launcher 16 total

  8. KASHTAN (CIWS) (6): Built by the Instrument Design Bureau and Tulamashzavod JSC in Tula, it provides defence against missiles, aircraft and small craft. Two systems are fitted, combining missile launcher, 30 mm twin gun, and radar/optronic director. Each system has 8 missiles reloadable by automation.

    • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Missile
    • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-Aircraft
    • RANGE: 1 mile (30mm) 1.5 km (9M311)
    • DAMAGE: 10D6 MD per 60 rd burst, and 2D6 x10 for 100rd burst (30mm) 1D6x10 (9M311)
    • PAYLOAD: 30MM (4000 rounds each, 24,000 total) 9M311 (32 each)
    • RATE OF FIRE: 5 bursts per round gun , 1-4 missiles per round
    • BONUSES: +2 to strike 30mm

  9. AK 630 (CIWS) (8): The Primary Close in defensive weapon of the Ushakov and Lazarev are the primary defence against inner range aircraft and missiles. These guns are effective against low flying aircraft/missiles.

    • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Missile
    • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Anti-Aircraft
    • RANGE: 1 mile (1.6 Km)
    • DAMAGE: 5D6 MD per 60 rd burst, and 1D6 x10 for 100rd burst
    • RATE OF FIRE: 5 bursts per round
    • PAYLOAD: 6,000 rounds each, 48,000 total
    • BONUSES: +4 to strike

  10. URPK-3 METEL QUAD LAUNCHERS (2): (USHAKOV ONLY) An anti-submarine weapon developed to be launched from the ship it will travel like a missile and land in the water on top of submarine and deploy a M1981 torp on search and destroy. This the only ship with the ability at sea.

    • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Submarine
    • RANGE: 34.5 Miles (55 KM)
    • SPEED: URPK-3 719 MPH
    • DAMAGE: M1981 1D4x100
    • BLAST RADIUS: 50 ft
    • RATE OF FIRE: Volleys of 1-2 missiles.
    • PAYLOAD: 12 total in reloads.

  11. RGB-10 ZAPAD (2): (RBU-1000) Six tubed ASW Mortar used for combating submerged enemies.

    • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Submarine/ Submerged Targets
    • MISSILE TYPE: Mortar
    • RANGE: 0.5 miles (0.8 Km)
    • DAMAGE: 1D4 x 100 each
    • BLAST RADIUS: 50 ft
    • RATE OF FIRE: Volleys of 6 each
    • PAYLOAD: 102 (17 volleys)

  12. RBU-6000 (1): 12 tubed ASW mortar with greater range than the other ASW mortars.

    • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Submarine
    • MISSILE TYPE: Mortar
    • B<>RANGE: 5 miles (8 Km)
    • DAMAGE: 1D4x100 each
    • BLAST RADIUS: 50 ft
    • RATE OF FIRE: Volleys of 12
    • PAYLOAD: 60 (5 volleys)

  13. 533 MM SET 65ME TORPEDO LAUNCHER TUBES (2): The secondary Anti-Submersible weapon of the destroyer. These three barrelled torpedo launcher tubes fire heavy warhead torpedo's designed to destroy submarines, and/or sea based installations with a single torpedo.

    • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Submarine
    • SECONDARY PURPOSE: Assault
    • RANGE: 9.5 miles (15.2 Km)
    • DAMAGE: 1D4x100 M.D.
    • BLAST RADIUS: 50 feet.
    • RATE OF FIRE: 1 per torpedo per launcher per round. Volleys of 1 to 3 torpedo's per volley.
    • PAYLOAD: Each launcher carries 5 torpedoes, along with 10 reloads.

  14. RU-100 VETER: (SS-N-16 STALLION) An anti-submarine weapon developed to be launched from the ship it will travel like a missile and release a type 40 torp on search and destroy. This missile is launched from torpedo tubes and functions as a standoff torpedo system.

    • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Anti-Submarine
    • RANGE: 62 miles (99 Km) release point.
    • DAMAGE: 1D4x100 M.D.
    • SPEED: 690 MPH
    • BLAST RADIUS: 50 feet.
    • RATE OF FIRE: see torpedo tubes
    • PAYLOAD: 20 standard.

  15. KANTATA-M ELECTRONIC WARFARE SUITE: Used to defeat hostile radar and Sonar, the ECM/ESM, (Electronic Counter Measures,) jammers will confuse all radar and sonar so that the ships is much harder to be detected or locked onto with radar/sonar guided weapons. This does not give away the position of the ship but it does let the enemy know that they are there. The only way that it can be defeated is with ECCM, (Electronic Counter-Counter Measures.)

    • PRIMARY PURPOSE: Block Enemy Radar/Sonar
    • RANGE: 30 miles
    • RULES: Confuses all radar/sonar within 30 miles, but can be defeated by ECCM, if the ECCM operator gets a higher Sensory Instruments percentage roll against the ECM operator.

  16. PK-2 CHAFF/ FLARE DECOY DISPENSORS (2): The cruisers counter-measures dispensors consist of 2 four-barrelled Chaff/Flare launchers. Triggered by the Principal Weapons Officer, (PWO,) they will release either a chaff cloud or single flare depending on what the PWO chooses. They are used to confuse enemy missiles attacking the ship. Smart missiles get a 20% bonus when rolling on the below chart.

      01-50 Missile/s detonated by Chaff/Flare
      51-75 Missile/s loses track of target and veers away in wrong direction, (may lock onto another target)
      76-00 No effect, missile is still on target
    • Payload: Three of each type (per launcher) Reloads are automatic with 3 reloads per launcher before a manual reload is required. Stores hold 10 full reloads of the system.

  17. PK-10 CHAFF/ FLARE DECOY DISPENSORS (12)(Velikiy Only): The cruisers counter-measures dispensors consist of 12 four-barrelled Chaff/Flare launchers. Triggered by the Principal Weapons Officer, (PWO,) they will release either a chaff cloud or single flare depending on what the PWO chooses. They are used to confuse enemy missiles attacking the ship. Smart missiles get a 20% bonus when rolling on the below chart.

      01-50 Missile/s detonated by Chaff/Flare
      51-75 Missile/s loses track of target and veers away in wrong direction, (may lock onto another target)
      76-00 No effect, missile is still on target
    • Payload: Three of each type (per launcher) Reloads are automatic with 3 reloads per launcher before a manual reload is required. Stores hold 10 full reloads of the system.

  18. RPK-5(RBU-UDAV-1) ACCOUSTIC DECOY LAUNCHER (2): This system deploys a decoy to confuse enemy torpedos. Each system mounts 10 shots with 40 reloads.

      01-50 Torpedo detonated by Decoy
      51-75 Torpedo loses track of target and veers away in wrong direction, (may lock onto another target)
      76-00 No effect, torpedo is still on target

SYSTEMS OF NOTE:

AIRCRAFT COMPLEMENT (STANDARD):

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