Russia’s decision to re-enable 3 Kirov class nuclear-powered cruiser
Date:2011-09-25Author:adminCategory:International militaryComment:0
Data Figure: Russian Navy Kirov-class cruiser Peter the Great Road.
[Russia, "Izvestia" reported on September 21] Title: the old cruiser into a nuclear killer
the Russian Defense Ministry decided to re-enable the world’s most powerful three 1144-type ” sea ??eagle “class cruiser, able to transform it into execution at sea against the use of strategic cruise missile carrier, counter air strikes, destroying ground targets such as all-powerful warships of various tasks.
this level cruiser in the “na hi Karimov Admiral” was, “Admiral Lazarev” and “Kirov” has sealed in the dock in 20 years, only Northern Fleet’s flagship, “Peter the Great” is still out to sea mission.
military-industrial complex, a source said that in the upgrade process, this three cruisers will be equipped with advanced radar, command and communications systems, radio countermeasures equipment. In addition, the hull will be repaired and the nuclear power plant. These improvements will enable the cruiser extended to 2030 to 2040.
three cruisers will also be updated weapons: a new carrier-based launch system will replace the common “granite” missile system, the system can fill the new anti-ship torpedoes and long-range cruise missiles. Benefited from the launch system’s compact arrangement, the amount of ships carrying missiles from 20 to 80.
cruiser’s launch system will be equipped with “onyx” or “aperture” missile, which will become a major weapon against aircraft carriers. In addition, the ship’s air defense system will be upgraded: new S-400 air defense equipment and new short-range air defense missile system.
included if the anti-aircraft missiles, after transformation, the cruiser will carry 300 missiles, as the world’s most powerful warships fire.
military believe that these cruisers can attack the center to create a powerful group of aircraft carrier groups to fight the fire.
A military source said: “Through the Northern Fleet’s two nuclear-powered cruiser, an aircraft carrier, as well as in the construction of new destroyers and submarines, we are able to create the most powerful attack on the Atlantic group. “
three cruisers of the renovation project will start this year’s” na hi Karimov Admiral “was a pilot. Aboard the cruiser is expected to be delivered in 2015, the Navy, and then decide, “Admiral Lazarev” number, “Kirov” and “Peter the Great” fate.
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