Top 9 Legendary Cruisers: Maritime Titans That Ruled the Oceans

4. Moskva-class Helicopter Cruiser

This Soviet masterpiece combined classic firepower with extensive helicopter missions, reinventing anti-submarine warfare. Engineered to launch multiple Ka-25 helicopters, it featured a sprawling flight deck and hangar. Its superior sonar and weaponry made it a lethal foe to submarines, while surface-to-air missiles offered ironclad air defense. The Moskva-class highlighted the brilliance of blending cruiser functions with aerial strength.