OTLICHNYY
SOVREMENNYY class guided missile destroyer 1981-1998
Scale & Manufacturer:
1:100
Ship Model Craftsman:
Dr. Hűvös Ferenc
The Sovremenny-class destroyer is the principal anti-surface warship of the Soviet Navy. The Soviet designation for the class is Project 956 Sarych (Buzzard). Its primary role is to attack enemy warships while also providing sea and air defense for warships and transports under escort. It complements the Udaloy-class destroyers in anti-submarine operations.
The destroyer OTLICHNYY was the third ship built inside of the project 956 from total of 21 ships. The meaning of her name is "Excelent".
See more on SOVREMENNYY ship model site or Vikipedia.
A starboard bow view of the Soviet Sovremennyy class guided missile destroyer Otlichnyy (DDG-434) tied up at the pier
The Soviet Sovremenny class guided missile destroyer OTLICHNNY (DDG 434) is escorted by US Coast Guard vessels on its way to Naval Base, Norfolk.
