RF Kronshtadt coming soon

RF Kronshtadt is a promising next-generation Russian battleship designed with modern requirements in mind for this aging class of warships. Its design incorporates stealth technologies, as well as advanced artillery and missile systems, ensuring superiority in any naval battle. The project's main priorities are high firepower and cutting-edge defense systems.

Let's take a closer look and see what it is capable of in battle.

Armament:

1. P-700 Granit Missile battery [2x1]
2. P-700 Granit Missile battery [2x1]
3. Oreshnik Missile battery [1x1] 🔒
4. A-390 Perun Cannon (390 mm) [1x1] 🔒
5. Ka-58 Black Ghost Helicopter [1x1]
6. Garpun Air defense (30 mm) [2x1]
7. Rubin-M Air defense [2x1] 🔒
8. ZRK Dobrynya Air defense [8x1] 🔒
9. S-400 Triumf Air defense [1x1] 🔒

The ship’s striking potential is based on the A-390 Perun artillery system with a 390 mm caliber. This twin-gun system simultaneously uses railgun and plasma gun technologies, which ensures high speed, power, and firing accuracy. These characteristics allow it to effectively engage any targets at significant distances.

For missile armament, there are two interchangeable dual slots that support various available types of missile weaponry. Special attention is given to the medium-range ballistic missile Oreshnik, about which information remains extremely limited. It is only known that its warhead is divided into several independently guided submunitions, which enhances its effectiveness against group targets. In the context of gameplay, we take some creative liberties with its capabilities, assuming that it can strike highly protected targets defended by air defense systems due to the high durability of each of the 4 missiles in a salvo.

The ship’s air defense includes several tiers of protection. The air defense system consists of the Rubin-M combat laser for the close defense zone, the medium-range ZRK Dobrynya anti-aircraft missile system, and the long-range S-400 Triumf system. For additional reinforcement, an interchangeable dual slot is provided for air defense measures.

Additional Capabilities

The ship's additional capabilities include the deployment of a multi-purpose helicopter in the stern, enhancing its functionality in reconnaissance and strike missions.

The gameplay of this battleship largely follows the playstyle of other Russian battleships, with an equal emphasis on powerful artillery and missile batteries. Unlike RF Moscow and RF Admiral Isakov, the new battleship features more advanced defense systems, which, combined with a powerful railgun and a well-chosen missile loadout, effectively compensate for its noticeably lower speed and maneuverability compared to its counterparts. While the ship may arrive late to the early stages of battle, it can more than confidently hold its own—not only defending but also launching decisive attacks against weakened enemies who have already clashed with allies. If you have encountered a battleship like the USS New Hampshire in your port or as an enemy vessel, you will find a similar experience in general.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is safe to say that the RF Kronshtadt is an exceptionally successful concept, combining modern technology with the raw power of a battleship, making it a formidable spearhead for breaking through enemy defenses and crushing them afterward. This warship will always keep the opposing team on edge, as it is capable of not only repelling attacks effectively but also counterattacking—perhaps not swiftly, but relentlessly!