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Kynda and Kresta reloads sat inside the superstructure

A missile-stowage question locates Kynda and Kresta reloads in the superstructure rather than treating every visible launch tube as the ship's complete ammunition supply.

Cruisers Missiles Naval Weapons Ship Design Soviet Navy

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Question

Did Kynda and Kresta keep all their missiles in the launch tubes, or were reloads stored elsewhere?

Short answer

Reloads were stored inside the superstructure, while the first salvo remained in the launchers.

Notes

Kynda and Kresta did not keep their entire missile supply in the visible launch tubes. Reloads were stored inside the superstructure, while the first salvo remained in the launchers. The box launchers were therefore one part of a larger internal ammunition-handling arrangement.