Following on from the experimental Krasny Kavkaz, the Kagul Class doubled the number of guns to eight on a much bigger hull. The six ships were laid down 2 for the Baltic Fleet, 2 for the Black Sea Fleet and lastly 2 for the Pacific Fleet. These were to be the biggest ships yet built by the Soviet Naval Yards. The Western Powers classed these ships as Heavy Cruisers (CA) despite them only having the 7.1"/180mm guns.
Displacement: 10,500 tons standard, 14,100 tons full load
Dimensions: 588 x 64 x 26 feet
Machinery: 2 shaft, Steam Turbines, 65,000shp
Speed: 30 knots
Endurance: 7,000 miles at 12 knots
Armour: 3.9" belt, 2" deck, 5.1"-3.9" turrets
Armament:
8 x 7.1" (4x2)
4 x 3.9" (4x1)
8 x 47mm (4x2)
10 x 23mm (10x1)
Torpedoes: 6 x 21" (2x3)
Aircraft: 1
Crew: 650