Petr Velikiy Ship (1/700 Scale) Boat Model KitDetails: The Petr Velikiy is the Russian Navy flagship battle cruiser; work started on the project and was finally launched in 1996. The ship's propulsion system is based on a combination of nuclear power and steam, with four nuclear reactors and two auxiliary boilers. The four steam turbines deliver 28,000hp. Two shafts drive two propellers. This massive ship can accommodate 727 people, has a top speed of 32 knots and is 252 metres in length.