Soviet Cold War Guided Missile Cruisers/Советские ракетные крейсеры времен холодной войны

Издание на английском языке
The book examines the development, design and operational history of Soviet Cold War guided missile cruisers. It covers the evolution of Soviet naval strategy, missile and sensor systems, and the major cruiser classes including Kynda, Kresta I, Kresta II, Kara, Kirov and Slava. Particular attention is given to their weapons, radar, sonar, electronic warfare systems, construction programmes, modifications and service during the Cold War, including deployments, naval exercises and operations after the collapse of the Soviet Union. The book is illustrated with detailed profiles, technical information, photographs and artwork of these important Soviet warships.

Contents
Introduction
Soviet naval strategy and missile cruisers
Weapon systems and sensors
Command systems
Surface-to-surface missile systems
Medium- and long-range surface-to-air missiles
Short-range surface-to-air missiles
Anti-submarine weapons and torpedoes
Naval gunnery systems
Helicopters
Radars
Sonars
Electronic warfare systems
Early Guided Missile Cruiser Designs
Kynda Class (Project 58)
Kresta I Class (Project 1134)
Kresta II Class (Project 1134a)
Kara Class (Project 1134b)
Kirov Class (Project 1144, Project 1144.2)
Slava Class (Project 1164)
Operational service
Home ports during the Cold War
Soviet naval deployments and operations in the Cold War
The fall of the Soviet Union and post-Cold War service
Bibliography
Index