*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.) | *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.) |