As if this weren't enough, recent reports claim that the Soviet Union is now exploring new ways of mass-producing Kirovs in an offshore plant, while fitting them with even more powerful munitions. Even but one such gigantic vessel has within it the capacity to bring ruin to an entire military installation or enemy armour division. Of course, the greatest safety concern lies with the Kirov's enemies. Further, Krasna Aerospace has equipped this year's Kirov models with special fuel injectors that provide the airship with a significant burst of speed, though this is used sparingly for safety reasons. It is true, though, that Kirovs have no means of retaliating against enemy aircraft, so the Union does tend to send escort fighters of her own to watch over each mighty vessel, just in case.
Along the way, Kirovs are able to simply shrug off most anti-aircraft fire, including attacks from enemy fighters.
Given its pure role as a heavy bomber, the Kirov's only real shortcoming is its inarguable lack of speed-a problem that is partly resolved by the Kirov's posh living quarters and spectacular panoramic viewports, which let their prestigious pilot-bombardiers blissfully pass the time while their aircraft steadily trudge along toward their unfortunate targets. Krasna Aerospace introduced the Kirov into the Union's arsenal only two years ago, and already it has changed the way modern air combat is waged, while silencing critics who once accused Krasna's past success with its Twinblade gunship to be a one-time fluke. By contrast with some other more-conventional Soviet forces, no expense was spared in either the design or the manufacture of these flying behemoths. A rigid, unbreakable titanium compact frame and heavy-duty envelope make the massive vessel virtually indestructible, and its over sized cargo hold packs thousands of armor-piercing bombs, while an industrial-strength engine block and maneuver props somehow keep the thing aloft. Named for its maiden launch over Kirov Oblast, this dirigible is specially-built for war. The unprecedented new Kirov Airship symbolizes the Soviet military's sheer size, strength, steadfastness, and, some might say, its propensity for excess. They cost $2500 and also require the construction of a Battle Lab to enter the battlefield.
While somewhat faster than its predecessor, it is still abysmally slow, although this can be mitigated to an extent using the Gastroburners (see below). Although somewhat less heavily armoured than its predecessor, this version of the Kirov can still sustain a great deal of damage. Highly destructive and able to repair itself, should it sustain damage, the Kirov Airships of the new timeline is very similar to its previous iteration, right down to its famous shark mouth markings on the nose.
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