In its present state, heavy aircraftcarrying cruiser admiral kuznetsov is not an efficient force. Jan 25, 2015 over the years, i have seen people compare nimitz and kuznetsov without proper information on the actual roles for which these vessels were designed for. The flagship of the russian navy, the aircraft carrier admiral kuznetsov, will undergo modernization in the first quarter of 2017, according to an. Originally designed for the soviet navy, the kuznetsovclass ships use a skijump to launch highperformance conventional aircraft in a stobar configuration. The only country that has the capability to send a carrier group anywhere in the world a short notice is the united states with its ten nimitzclass supercarriers. Taking off and landing aboard an aircraft carrier class admiral kuznetsov infographic. The russian aircraft carrier admiral kuznetsov has lost a second fighter plane in just three weeks. The admiral kuznetsov russias only aircraft carrier smokes like a locomotive as it cruises thru english channel today. This is an update of the previous version that includes working arrestor cables as well as static jets on the flight decks of the carriers. Admiral kuznetsov was first named riga for the city of the leonid brezhnev, next was.
The kuznetsov class aircraft carrier, soviet designation project 11435, is a class of fixedwing aircraft carriers operated by the russian and chinese navies. The admiral kuznetsov was the result of this design effort. Also know as orel class, the kuznetsov was launched in the black sea in 1985. Owner of this site is not responsible for potential mistakes or lacks of data. What can russias admiral kuznetsov aircraft carrier do in. Extremely rare image of admiral kuznetsov firing a granit ashm. The flagship of the russian navy, the aircraft carrier admiral kuznetsov, will undergo modernization in the first quarter of 2017, according to an unidentified russian defense industry official.
Russia to match aircraft carriers with us by joe ruzicka. Is the admiral kuznetsov really the worst aircraft. Jan 16, 1997 nimitz class by patrick robinson is whatif scenario that touches somewhat close to some of my dearest subjects. I was told that the ocean flatten files are meant to fix this. Uss nimitz vs heavy aircraft carrying cruiser admiral kuznetsov.
Who would win, us nimitz class vs russias admiral kuznetsov. The unusual design of this carrier includes a bow skijump takeoff deck angled at 12 degrees. Admiral kuznetsov is a stobar vessel, meaning short takeoff but arrested recovery. The design represented a major advance in soviet fleet aviation over the kievclass carriers, which could only launch vstol aircraft. First aircraft carrier of the class is expected to be commissioned with the us navy in 2017. The admiral kuznetsov russias only aircraft carrier. Russia building worlds biggest aircraft carrier to.
Modified typhoonclass ssbn dmitriy donskoy will be kept active at the white sea naval base for subonsub trials of new boats. The troubles of russias only aircraft carrier, the admiral kuznetsov, are welldocumented. The kuznetsov was designed to operate alone while the nimitz was not, the kuznetsov was designed to support a fleet while the nimitz was designed for power projection, as such they are radically different. These are the largest and most powerful warships ever built.
It is the only aircraft carrier in the russian navy. Seems to me that the kuznetsovclass is lumping too many roles into one vessel which makes it one very juicy target. Russias sad, smokey carrier doesnt seem to be doing much. Oct 21, 2016 the class is estimated to be able to sustain a maximum sortie generation rate in surge conditions of up to 110 sorties per day. Us based nimitz class carriers can carry up to 75 aircraft and use a steam. Russia building worlds biggest aircraft carrier to compete. Its air wing consists of more than 60 aircraft, including fighter. She was laid down in 1982, launched in 1985, and initially commissioned in 1990.
The admiral kuznetsov took part in russias military operation in syria in support of that countrys efforts against jihadist militants. The nimitzclass is a sea dominance ship, capable of projecting heavy firepower very far, while the kuznetsovclass is an air defense ship, meant to provide air cover to a surface group and friendly boomers, but not to do large antishipping operations. The aircraft carrier admiral kuznetsov, flagship of the russian fleet, entered the mediterranean over the weekend, with a long stream of ridicule from the western media in its wake. Each of these can carry an airwing of ninety aircraft, including up to sixty f18 fighterjets, as well as electronicwarfare, command and control, transport, airrefueling and. Uss nimitz vs admiral kuznetsov spacebattles forums. I just started using the alphasim su33 and admiral kuznetsovrussian aircraft carrier package which i got a while ago. Nov 02, 2015 the nimitz class is a sea dominance ship, capable of projecting heavy firepower very far, while the kuznetsov class is an air defense ship, meant to provide air cover to a surface group and friendly boomers, but not to do large antishipping operations. Given the seemingly limited effectiveness of the 305meter admiral kuznetsov, many analysts be. Watch a russian su33 depart from kuznetsov aircraft carrier in cool 360degree 4k video november 18, 2016 david cenciotti 9 a panoramic camera brings you aboard russias only aircraft carrier. Pointing to the carriers long periods in repair and the loss of two planes to accidents during its mission in syria, the observer argued that bringing the kuznetsov. Bad luck has beset the vessel beforea crane smashed onto its deck last october and it lost two planes in the syrian conflict. I t is expected that a total of 910 new ford class aircraft carriers will be built. Lets have a look into the soviet naval ideology before moving onto the role of this. On october 21, russias only aircraft carrier steamed through the english channel on its way to syria.
Kuznetsov naval academy and the russian aircraft carrier admiral kuznetsov are. A model of the russian aircraft carrier admiral kuznetsov with working skijump for use with ai carriers aicarriers2. If a kuznetsov class ship well ok, the kuznetsov, there being only one was to fight a nimitz class ship, which would win. This boat looks so ghetto compared to nimitz class carriers. Fsx admiral kuznetsov and su33 pack fly away simulation. Named in honor of the 41st american president, the uss george h. Considering that the russian navy is unlikely to get an aircraft carrier before mid2030s the building wont start earlier than in 2025, and would take about 10 years, it is important to make admiral kuznetsov combatready. The 67,500 ton admiral kuznetsov was the soviet unions first full flight deck carrier, also known as project 1143. The carrier also carries the kamov ka27 an d kam ov ka27s helicopters for antisubmarine warfare, search and rescue, and small transport. Kuznetsov stands no chance solo or with its typical gang.
Well, sadly the russian ulyanovsk class carrier was cancelled, and that would have been the closest comparsion to the nimitz cvns. The shipyard is prepared to build a future carrier. Bush is the 10th and final nimitz class aircraft carrier. Admiral of the fleet of the soviet union kuznetsov, originally the name of the fifth kirovclass battlecruiser is an aircraft carrier heavy aircraft cruiser in russian classification serving as the flagship of the russian navy. This answer addressed the details as well as the question. Trumpeter 50 admiral kuznetsov russian aircraft carrier. Aboard the admiral kuznetsov radiofreeeuroperadioliberty. Russia to modernize sole aircraft carrier in 2017 the diplomat. Tour russia admiral kuznetsov worst aircraft carrier shipyard. With a list of tragic mishaps that long, the americans have no right to badmouth russias admiral kuznetsov, which has only lost three planes in 11 years and has suffered no casualties.
But how do the two countries aircraft carriers compare to each other. Feb 15, 2017 named in honor of the 41st american president, the uss george h. It would probably be better classified as an aircraft carrying cruiser as it relies more on its offensive missiles than aircraft. I just started using the alphasim su33 and admiral kuznetsov russian aircraft carrier package which i got a while ago. Northern fleet subs wont be diverted for this task. The kuznetsov did not received her aircrafts before 1993 and was only declared 100% operational in 1995. The history of developing the russian navys flagship and its combat capabilities in tasss special project.
It can perform air superiority, fleet defence, and air support missions and can also be used for direct fire support of amphibious assault, reconnaissance and placement of naval mines. Admiral kuznetsov s air wing of 30 fighters falls well short of nimitz class capability to hold over 65 jets. Oct 27, 2016 on october 21, russias only aircraft carrier steamed through the english channel on its way to syria. What would happen if a uss nimitz class aircraft carrier. Currently top 10 deadliest aircraft carriers in the world are these. In his article, farley wrote that poor construction or shoddy maintenance made it hard for the russian navy to keep the admiral kuznetsov serviceable, or to make a meaningful military contribution to russias security. Russia to modernize sole aircraft carrier in 2017 the. The chaotic destiny of the kuznetsov aircraft carrier. Seems to me that the kuznetsov class is lumping too many roles into one vessel which makes it one very juicy target. Scenario 2 theyre closer to shore, on opposite sides of a narrow region of land about 100 miles from sea to sea, 200 max, such as jutland, the floridan peninsula, or possibly parts of. The united states has 10 nimitz class aircraft carriers compared to russias 1 admiral kuznetsov. Russian aircraft carrier admiral kuznetsov the aviationist. Apr 25, 2017 russia is reportedly planning to build the worlds biggest aircraft carrier in a bid to bolster its defences and compete with american nimitzclass ships. How russian carrier admiral kuznetsov compares to us.
Arriving off the syrian coast in november 2016, carrier aviation conducted airstrikes against daesh and alnusra targets in the regions of idlib and homs. The name was changed to leonid brezhnev and then to tbilisi before settling in october 1990 on admiral flota sovetskogo soyuza kuznetsov, normally being shortened to admiral kuznetsov. Russian carrier kuznetsov has second crash in three weeks. What would happen if a uss nimitz class aircraft carrier was. Tour russia admiral kuznetsov worst aircraft carrier. Well, sadly the russian ulyanovskclass carrier was cancelled, and that would have been the closest comparsion to the nimitz cvns. Hms prince of wales hms queen elizabeth queen elizabeth carrier uss nimitz navy aircraft carrier new aircraft. Oct 01, 2005 if a kuznetsov class ship well ok, the kuznetsov, there being only one was to fight a nimitz class ship, which would win. This 100,000 tonne behemoth can support close to 100 jets during combat if needed, but generally carries around 70. Scenario 1 is open ocean, the ships start 500 miles apart. Russian aircraft carrier admiral kuznetsov wikipedia.
Ive taken the nuclear reactors on a nimitz critical dozens of times. Is the admiral kuznetsov really the worst aircraft carrier. Scenario 2 theyre closer to shore, on opposite sides of a narrow region of land about 100 miles from sea to sea, 200 max, such as jutland, the floridan peninsula. The admiral kuznetsov can hold up to about 40 fixedwing aircraft and helicopters, including su33 fighters and various versions of ka27 helicopter, however it rarely sails with more than half of that number.
Also includes chinese carrier liaoning model and j15 livery for the su33. How do the new british carriers stack up against the admiral. Us nimitz class carriers move faster and carry more than twice as many planes, including flying radars, air traffic control and dedicated jammers. Jul 09, 2016 admiral kuznetsov is expected to be there this fall. One is designed to lead a flotilla of vessels or operate solo while keeping enemy fleet at bay using its nuclear tipped 700km heavy ashms and enemy aircraft away using. It can be easily inferred that uss carl vinson has a distinct advantage over the. The lessons from the recent incidents with the admiral kuznetsov have been learned. The kuznetsov supports subs and surface ships in the russian fleet. According to original design specifications, the full complement of the kuznetsov is thirtythree fixedwing aircraft and up to. Originally designed for the soviet navy, the kuznetsov class ships use a skijump to launch highperformance conventional aircraft in a stobar configuration. Sure, it has a dozen granit missiles, but those wont really help against the cap of a nimitz. Admiral kuznetsov is expected to be there this fall. China says its aircraft carrier is combatready heres how it stacks up to other world powers. Us nimitz class vs russias admiral kuznetsov aircraft.
Russias only aircraft carrier, the admiral kuznetsov, sustained massive damage after a 70ton crane smashed a 214 square foot hole through its hull. Russias only aircraft carrier, a leftover from the days of soviet power, carries a long history of mishaps, at sea and in port, and diesel engines which were built for russias cold waters as shown by the. Admiral kuznetso v s main fixedwing aircraft is the multirole sukhoi su33. Russian aircraft carrier admiral kuznetsov rebuilt in minecraft. The kuznetsovclass aircraft carrier, soviet designation project 11435, is a class of fixedwing aircraft carriers operated by the russian and chinese navies. The greatest problem of the only russian aircraft carrier is its power generation. Sevmash wont be repairing cv admiral kuznetsov in 2012. The us navy has suffered over 100 major incidents over the past 50 years. Scenario 2 theyre closer to shore, on opposite sides of a narrow region of land about 100 miles from sea to sea, 200 max, such as jutland, the floridan peninsula, or possibly parts of great britain or parts of. The ship is a relic of the cold war and has long suffered from fires and breakdowns at sea.
Russia is reportedly planning to build the worlds biggest aircraft carrier in a bid to bolster its defences and compete with american nimitzclass ships. Perhaps over a hundred i wish i counted i know it was a lot. Frequent breakdowns and long repairs became the norm. It is fair to say she has had a troubled life from the start and she has had her fair share of problems under russian flag, due in most part to a troublesome power plant that has necessitated a lot of time in dry docks and teething problems needing several overhauls to. Uss nimitz vs heavy aircraft carrying cruiser admiral. Bush is the 10th and final nimitzclass aircraft carrier. It is fair to say she has had a troubled life from the start and she has had her fair share of problems under russian flag, due in most part to a troublesome power plant that has necessitated a lot of time in dry docks and teething. My brother and i have both, in our turn, served on nimitz class carriers during the cold war and even during some mildly warmer conflicts. Russias only and therefore mightiest carrier by default, the admiral kuznetsov, transited the mediterranean last month to great controversy. Hyuga class sails in front of a us nimitz class carrier. As a superpower i would be ashamed to drive that thing. As the name suggests, this vessel isnt a pure aircraft carrier but is called a cruiser due to its massive ashms payload and extensive command and control facilities along with sensors present on this vessel. Feb 01, 2017 the united states has 10 nimitz class aircraft carriers compared to russias 1 admiral kuznetsov.
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