After W.W.II. the Soviet Union again became interested in battlecruiser construction. These three vessels were laid down in 1952 and 1953, but the death of Stalin and Krustchev's lack of interest in large vessels led to the cancellation of all three. Kronshtadt was briefly considered for conversion to a missile ship. Four more were planned but never started.
| Stalingrad Laid down 5 Dec 1952 Launched 1954 Not Commissioned |
Moskva: Laid down Nov 1952 Launched N/A Not Commissioned |
Kronshtadt : Laid down May 1955 Launched N/A Not Commissioned |
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| Builders: Stalingrad- Nikolayev Moskva- Baltic Works Kronshtadt- Molotovsk Yard |
Complement Approx 1,500 |
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| Displacement (Approx) 38,500 tons standard 42,500 tons max |
Dimensions 897.5' x 105' |
Draught 29.7' |
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| Main guns 9 x 12/62" (3 x 3) |
Secondary guns 12 x 5.1/45" (6 x 2) |
AA Guns 24 x 45mm 40 x 25mm |
Torpedo tubes none |
| Armour Belt 7" |
Turret Armor 9.5" face |
Deck Armor 4" |
Conning Tower Armor 8" |
| Boilers 16 |
Turbines 4 x Geared steam turbines |
Power output 275,000 shp | Shafts 4 |
| Speed 35+ knots |
Range unknown |
Fuel oil capacity unknown |
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Fates:
Stalingrad - Cancelled, incomplete hull launched 1954,
but wrecked while under tow.
Moskva - Broken up on slipway 1954
Kronshtadt - Redesigned to carry missiles, cancelled
1955, broken up on slipway.
4 others not named - never laid down
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