Kirov

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Киров (キーロフ)		Kirov
601
Kirov Class Light Cruiser

HP	31→36	FP	30→56
ARM	23→37	TORP	14→53
EVA	??→??	AA	34→72
PLA	4	ASW	??→??
SPD	Fast	LOS	??→??
RGE	Medium	LUK	26→86

Aircraft	Equipment
1	18cm/57 Triple Main Gun Mount
1	18cm/57 Triple Main Gun Mount
2	533mm Triple Torpedo Mount
	-Locked-

Modernization	2 1 2 2
Build Time	0:00 (Unbuildable)	Remodel Req
Consumption	30 45	Dismantle	3 3 13 2
Illustrator	Jiji	Seiyuu	Unknown

Киров改 (キーロフかい)		Kirov Kai
606
Kirov Class Light Cruiser

HP	46→52	FP	40→76
ARM	43→71	TORP	22→73
EVA	??→??	AA	40→82
PLA	5	ASW	??→??
SPD	Fast	LOS	??→??
RGE	Medium	LUK	32→96

Aircraft	Equipment
1	18cm/57 Triple Main Gun Mount ★+2
1	10cm/56 Single High-angle Gun Mount (Concentrated Deployment)
2	533mm Triple Torpedo Mount
1	-Unequipped-

Modernization	2 1 2 2
Remodel Level	55	Remodel Req	480 390 1
Consumption	30 60	Dismantle	3 7 14 3
Illustrator	Jiji	Seiyuu	Unknown

Gameplay Notes

Light Cruisers (CL) are very flexible, utilizing Medium Caliber Main Guns, Torpedoes, Recon Seaplane Recons, and ASW equipment, and having strong torpedo , ASW , and "night attack power " stats.

Special Mechanics

None

Stats Exceptions

Base

Has 3 equipment slots.

Kai

Has 4 equipment slots.

Equipability Exceptions

CL	Default equipment compatibility
	✔️ Can Equip	❌ Cannot Equip
	Recon	Sp Bomber
	Small Small Large	Sp Sp_Sec Sub Minisub Large Sp
	Small	Medium Large Large
	RE:
	Notes: = ; = ; = ; = ; = Recon ; = Bomber ; Small= ; Medium= ; Sec= ; =

Kirov Equipability Exceptions
	Kirov/Kai
Expansion Slot Exceptions	Can Equip: ★+7
Ship Exceptions	Can Equip:

Fit Bonuses

[edit]Kirov Equipment Bonuses
Equipment	Extra Requirement								Note
130mm B-13 Twin Gun Mount	-	+2				+1
18cm/57 Triple Main Gun Mount	(★0-2)	+2			+1		+1
	(★3-6)	+3			+1		+1
	(★7-9)	+3			+1		+2
	(★MAX)	+3			+1		+2	+1
	+ 10cm/56 Single High-angle Gun (Concentrated Deployment)	+1		+3			+1	+2
10cm/56 Single High-angle Gun (Concentrated Deployment)	-	+1		+3			+1	+1
533mm Triple Torpedo Mount	-	+1	+6			+1
533mm Triple Torpedo Mount (Model 53-39)	-	+1	+8			+1		+2
533mm Triple Torpedo Mount (Model 53-39)	+ 130mm B-13 Twin Gun Mount	+2							One-time
Arctic Camouflage (+ Arctic Equipment)	(★7)				+1		+1	+3
	(★8)				+1		+2	+3
	(★9)	+1			+1		+2	+3
	(★MAX)	+1			+1		+2	+4
Ship-Type Bonuses
12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model C Kai 3 H	+ Air Radar			+2				+2	One-time
	(2nd equipped) + Air Radar			+2					One-time
	(3rd equipped) + Air Radar			+2					One-time
12.7cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Kai 2	+ Surface Radar	+1						+2	One-time
12.7cm Twin High-angle Gun Mount Kai 2	+ Surface Radar	+2						+1	One-time
12cm Single High-angle Gun Mount Model E Kai	(★2-3)			+1
	(★4-5)			+1				+2
	(★6-7)	+1		+1				+2
	(★8-9)	+1		+2				+2
	(★MAX)	+1		+2			+1	+2
	(★2-MAX) + Surface Radar	+1						+1	One-time
	(★2-MAX) + Air Radar			+2				+1	One-time
53cm Bow (Oxygen) Torpedo Mount	-		-5
Passive Radiolocator (E27) + Type 22 Surface Radar Kai 4 (Calibrated Late Model)	(1st equipped) (★7)						+1		One-time
	(1st equipped) (★8)						+1	+1	One-time
	(1st equipped) (★9)	+1					+1	+1	One-time
	(1st equipped) (★MAX)	+1					+2	+1	One-time
	+ ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 2 OR ★3+ 12.7cm Twin Gun Mount Model D Kai 3	+1					+1		One-time
	+ ★4+ Type 13 Air Radar Kai (Late Model)	+1		+4			+1	+3	One-time
Type 42 Air Radar Kai 2	-							-7
Type 2 Depth Charge	(★8-9)				+1
Type 2 Depth Charge	(★MAX)				+2
Hedgehog (Initial Model)	(1st equipped)				+1			+1	One-time
2cm Flakvierling 38	(★4-6)			+1				+1
	(★7-9)	+1		+2				+1
	(★MAX)	+1		+3				+2
	(★4-MAX) + Air Radar			+1					One-time
3.7cm FlaK M42	(★6-7)			+1				+1
	(★8-9)	+1		+1				+1
	(★MAX)	+1		+1			+1	+2
	(★6-MAX) + Air Radar			+2					One-time
25mm Anti-aircraft Autocannon Mount & Machine Guns	-			+1				+2
Fleet Communication Antenna	(★4)						+1
	(★5)	+1					+1
	(★6)	+1					+1	+1
	(★7)	+1					+2	+1
	(★8)	+2					+2	+1
	(★9)	+2					+2	+2
	(★MAX)	+2					+3	+2

Important Information

Drop Locations

Ship	Rarity	Type	No.	World 1						World 2					World 3					World 7					World 4					World 5					World 6					Remarks
Ship	Rarity	Type	No.	1	2	3	4	5	6	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	Remarks
Kirov	Holo	CL	601																																					Unbuildable

Voice Lines

CG

Regular
Base Base Damaged Kai Kai Damaged

Trivia

Her abyssal form is assumed to be the Non-Treaty Cruiser Water Princess.

General Information

Named after the Sergei Kirov.
She was launched on the 30th of November 1936.
Scrap on the 22th of February 1974.

Update History

She was added on the 7th of March 2025 as Spring 2025 Event E3 reward.

Misc

Survived World War II.
The most probable reason that she was used in the "What if" Hokkaido Defense Operation in the KanColle Spring 2025 Event is based on the fact aht her sisters who were assigned to the Pacific Fleet had issues. Her sisters Kalinin and Kaganovich were not exactly complete or combat ready during the time when the Soviets entered the Pacific Theatre in August of 1945. Yes both were transferred to the Russian Pacific Fleet early on but they were still not fully completed. Kaganovich for example was fully completed in 1947 and was inactive through 1945. Kalinin was under reconstruction in 1945 which is why she isn’t even on the roster of ships for inclusion in the invasion of Manchuria (by extension she won’t be considered for the hypothetical Hokkaido Invasion). With all that, Kirov among the others was available as a cruiser gunfire support option if the plans did push through.
Kriov's Italian look by her character design is by Jiji is a reference to the historical basis for her design. The Kirov-class were made with the support and consultation from the famous Italian group "Gio. Ansaldo & C." which gave them technical information from Montecuccoli-class and Duca d'Aosta-class. This then became the basis for Kirov's design and if you are familiar with your Regia Marina you will notice the striking similarities between the Kirov-class with the Italian Cruiser designs both in the main hull structure and in the internal machinery. (Ansaldo is famous for their engineering work and designing many Italian military weaponry throughtout the decades including the Littorio-class, Aquila, Montecuccoli-class, etc.)