For her primary role as an anti-submarine cruiser, Admiral Isakov mounted two quadruple launchers for eight anti-submarine missiles in the Metel anti-ship complex (NATO reporting name SS-N-14 Silex). She was also equipped with two RBU-6000 12-barrel and two RBU-1000 6-barrel rocket launchers.[6] The Kamov Ka-25 helicopter embarked on the cruiser was also capable of aiding in the search and destruction of submarines.[7]