Posted on Feb 10, 2023

Admiral Kuznetsov: Russias Beleaguered Aircraft Carrier

Discover the reasons behind Russia's troubled Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, from its history of disasters to the corruption that plagued the Russian military. Explore the story of its sister ship, Liaoning, and its transformation into a successful aircraft carrier.

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Posted 2 y ago

The Edsel/ Pinto of the Russian Navy. It uses cheap bunker oil. It is so smoky you can see it 50 miles away.

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PFC Edgar Mosier

Posted 2 y ago

Hey, Chip: Query...

Any idea as to why few nations use carriers with catapults, except for the size and maintenances issues?

I can picture a Man-O-War with pure manpower cranking up a rubberband... LOL

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Admiral Kuznetsov: Russias Beleaguered Aircraft Carrier

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