Hobby Boss 83416 Soviet Aircraft Carrier Baku 1/700 – Plastic model of the Soviet aircraft carrier

Hobby Boss 83416 Soviet Aircraft Carrier Baku 1/700 is an advanced plastic model kit representing one of the most recognizable Soviet ships – the aircraft carrier Baku, also known as Admiral Gorshkov. The model has been faithfully reproduced in the popular 1/700 scale, allowing for an impressive replica while keeping the final project's size manageable. The product is dedicated to both naval enthusiasts and collectors of Cold War-era military models.

Historical Context

The Baku aircraft carrier is the fourth and improved representative of the Soviet Kiev class. It served in the Soviet Navy between 1987–1991 and was used by both the armed forces of the USSR and the Russian Federation, especially during the final period of the Cold War. Its name was given to honor the city of Baku in 1990. After conversion, the ship was also transferred to India as INS Vikramaditya. Baku served both combat and test functions for new naval technologies, including acting as a testbed platform for the Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, making it one of the key elements of the late 20th-century Soviet navy.

Kit Specifications and Contents

• Scale: 1/700
• Prototype service period: Cold War (1987–1991, in service until 1996)
• User country: USSR / Russia / later India
• Model dimensions: length 387 mm, width 75 mm
• Number of parts: over 380
• Number of sprues: 10
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Photo-etched parts included – provide realistic superstructure details
• Separate sonar – independent model part
• Ka-27 helicopter models (x4) and Yak-38 VTOL fighter jets (x4) included
• Hull sprues made using multi-slide mold technology

Category and Difficulty Level

The product belongs to the category: plastic model kits. Recommended difficulty level: 4/5 – a complex kit requiring modeling experience, especially for assembling photo-etched elements.

Who do we recommend it for?

The Hobby Boss 83416 Soviet Aircraft Carrier Baku 1/700 model is recommended for advanced modellers, enthusiasts of military naval topics, and collectors of Cold War-era ship models. Thanks to the abundance of details, inclusion of photo-etched parts, and additional deck aircraft miniatures, it provides an excellent opportunity for workshop display – both during assembly and painting.

Order Hobby Boss 83416 – create your own replica of the Soviet aircraft carrier Baku in an impressive 1/700 scale!