Berkut Reborn: Pr.1134U ‘BerkutU’ class Missile Cruiser/Kresta-U
–This mod introduces a modernized refitted Project 1134 (Kresta/Berkut) missile cruiser, enhancing its anti-ship and air defense capabilities as a flagship for raiding fleets.(Live up to what’s in the original Kresta Info)
The launcher loading animation has been adjusted to fit the 5V55 missile model.
–The mod does not replace any original ships. You can find her in the mission editor and in-game encyclopedia. Additionally, you can create scenarios featuring this ship and upload them, as all assets are based on in-game materials.
The Project 1134 "Berkut(Golden Eagle)" missile cruisers entered service in the late 1960s. Due to delays in the development of the URPK-3 "Metel" anti-submarine missile system, the four ships were fitted with earlier P-35 missile launchers, serving as anti-ship missile cruisers targeting surface fleets. By the 1980s, however, the P-35 missile had become obsolete, with a limited payload of just four missiles unable to penetrate any modern air defense networks, severely reducing her combat effectiveness.
As Project 61 ships underwent modernization, the Red Navy selected the four Project 1134 cruisers as candidates for the second batch of modernization.
Back in 1977, the S-300F system was tested on the Project 1134B class (History Picture Above). While the Navy intended to install this system during the modernization, issues with the weight and reliability of the eight-cell rotary vertical launchers led to the decision to adapt the 5V55RM missile for twin-arm launchers. The M-1 missile storage was modified to cope with it, providing a total of 48 missiles. The 3R41 radar was installed at the stern, replacing the original 4R90 radar, forming the S-300F1 system. To enhance close-range air defense, eight 3K95 vertical launch systems were added to the forward deck. However, due to the installation of only one 3R95 fire control radar, the interception capability was notably inferior to that of Project 1155 ships with a similar missile load.
For the most important part, the P-35 launchers and fire control radars on both sides of the bridge were replaced with twin P-700 launchers. Since the P-700 no longer required the Ka-25TS helicopter’s radar for mid-course guidance, the onboard helicopters were upgraded to Ka-27PL models to support anti-submarine warfare.
In 1984, RKR-048 Sevastopol, the first of the four modernized Project 1134U cruisers, completed its refit at Shipyard No. 190 and was subsequently assigned to the Northern Fleet to address rising tensions in the North Atlantic. These ships served as supplements to the Slava-class cruisers and were deployed within Project 1160 aircraft carrier strike groups, taking on long-range anti-surface and area air defense missions. She was also capable of leading small strike groups, acting as the core of raiding fleets to engage surface targets.
Other ships under this fictional refit program:
Pr.61A (Kashin-A)class DDG: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3371321068
Try it in the mission:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3379660327
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Pr.1134U Missile Cruiser:
—–Air Defense Weapons:
— S-300F1 Air Defense Missile System (two units)
-Missiles: 48 rounds
-FC Radar: 1*3R41 "Top Dome" Fire Control Radar
— 3K95 Close-Range Air Defense Missile System (eight units)
-Missiles: 64 rounds
-FC Radar: 1*3R95 Fire Control/Surveillance Radar
—–Anti-Ship Weapons:
— P-700 Granit Supersonic Anti-Ship Missiles (four units)
Reload: None
—–Guns:
— AK725 57mm Dual-Purpose Gun (one unit)
-FC Radar: 2*MR103 Gunfire Control Radars
— AK630 30mm CIWS (two units)
-FC Radar: 2*MR123 Fire Control Radars
—–Anti-Submarine Warfare:
— SET65 Five-Tube Anti-Submarine Torpedo Launcher (two units)
— RBU-6000 Anti-Submarine Rocket Launcher (two units)
— RBU-1000 Anti-Submarine Rocket Launcher (two units)
—–Detection Systems:
— MR-710 Three-Dimensional Search Radar
— MR-500 Two-Dimensional Surveillance Radar
— MR-212 Anti-Ship Search Radar
— MG-312 Sonar
