Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov: News #1

Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier launches SA-N-9 Gauntlet SAM against seaborne target during an exercise.



Source: http://ria.ru/defense_safety/20151026/1308253425.html

Russian tug Nikolay Chiker attempting a tow operation in a pretty bad storm on the Admiral Kuznetsov off the coast of Spain. Not sure when this happened but the video was uploaded a week ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLSaA3pO6Bc

JohninMK wrote:Russian tug Nikolay Chiker attempting a tow operation in a pretty bad storm on the Admiral Kuznetsov off the coast of Spain. Not sure when this happened but the video was uploaded a week ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLSaA3pO6Bc

It happened in 2012.  It was a training exercise and somehow the Kuznetsov lost power.

sepheronx wrote:

JohninMK wrote:Russian tug Nikolay Chiker attempting a tow operation in a pretty bad storm on the Admiral Kuznetsov off the coast of Spain. Not sure when this happened but the video was uploaded a week ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLSaA3pO6Bc

It happened in 2012.  It was a training exercise and somehow the Kuznetsov lost power.

Thanks. I have been in some energetic storms at sea but nothing quite as bad as that one.

http://vpk-news.ru/articles/28042

There is a good chance, that we will soon see Kuznetsov carrier in action in Sirya with its MiG-29K/KUB squadron. I think NAVY will be quite interested in carrier combat operation to get more funds for naval modernization.

medo wrote:http://vpk-news.ru/articles/28042

There is a good chance, that we will soon see Kuznetsov carrier in action in Sirya with its MiG-29K/KUB squadron. I think NAVY will be quite interested in carrier combat operation to get more funds for naval modernization.

i am anxious to see the sorties of the MiG-29Ks..!

Old Dog Learns New Tricks: Russia’s Only Aircraft Carrier Keeps Evolving

Russia’s only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, will be modified in order to better accommodate the new aircraft it will be carrying, a representative of the Russian Navy said.

The Russian Navy will continue developing the capabilities of its only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov. The vessel will be retrofitted to accommodate new aircraft, Russian Navy Commander Assistant for Military and Research Work, Captain 1st Rank Andrey Surov told the media.

"We’ll keep Admiral Kuznetsov operational at all times. Right now we’re preparing the carrier for active duty. The vessel will be further developed, adapted and retrofitted to accommodate the new aircraft," he said.

According to Surov, the carrier’s appearance is likely to remain the same, but its capabilities will be adapted and augmented "in accordance with the development of the new aircraft it will be carrying."

Admiral Kuznetsov recently underwent several months of refit and repair work at a floating dock in the Murmansk Region near the Arctic Circle in Russia's northwest. In November the carrier took part in a military exercise in the Barents Sea.

Read more: http://sputniknews.com/military/20151123/1030567638/admiral-kuznetsov-modification.html#ixzz3sJ6BjzCD

Surprised the Kuznetsov isn't being sent to Syria. Even though Russian forces have the use of airbases there, surely the carrier crew and pilots could provide some relief to the ground bases, and also gain real-world experience. Given the French have got the Charles de Gaulle there, it would also be prudent to have an equivalent show of naval aviation force in the area.

RedJasmin wrote:Surprised the Kuznetsov isn't being sent to Syria. Even though Russian forces have the use of airbases there, surely the carrier crew and pilots  could provide some relief to the ground bases, and also gain real-world experience. Given the French have got the Charles de Gaulle there, it would also be prudent to have an equivalent show of naval aviation force in the area.

The Admiral Kuznetsov has been going though repairs and is being upgraded, that is why it is not seeing any action, does anyone know where the repairs and the modifications are at?

RedJasmin wrote:Surprised the Kuznetsov isn't being sent to Syria. Even though Russian forces have the use of airbases there, surely the carrier crew and pilots  could provide some relief to the ground bases, and also gain real-world experience. Given the French have got the Charles de Gaulle there, it would also be prudent to have an equivalent show of naval aviation force in the area.

Most probably it is related to transition from Su-33 to MiG-29K/KUB for carrier air wing and pilots and crews need some time to master them. For Syrian operations multirole MiG-29K will be far more suitable than air defense Su-33.

A little more information on Admiral Kuznetsov.


http://southfront.org/admiral-kuznetsov-preparing-for-syria-duty/

par far wrote:A little more information on Admiral Kuznetsov.


http://southfront.org/admiral-kuznetsov-preparing-for-syria-duty/

Interesting - That explains a lot! Fingers crossed the Kuznetsov will make it to Syria for the summer. It would be a good reminder to NATO that Russia both has and can properly project a carrier force, and it will hopefully make a substantive difference in stabilising the situation in Syria in a way that keeps the crazies out of the picture.

New information: Admiral Kuznetsov will be modernized to accommodate new airplanes late in 2016: http://mil.today/2016/Weapons1/

So, she can`t deploy to Syria this summer.

This isn't news, but its new to me....

Following the collapse of the USSR, the Admiral Kuznetsov could have been inherited by Ukraine, which claimed ownership of it. In 1991, the ship, then assigned to the Northern Fleet, underwent tests with the Black Sea Fleet in Feodosia, leaving it in Ukrainian territory.

However, the first deputy commander of the Northern Fleet flew to Ukraine at once and stepped in. The vice admiral gave the order to raise the anchor immediately and head for Severodvinsk.

With its navigation lights off, the ship left its harbor and spent more than three weeks sailing to its permanent base without any aircraft and without two thirds of its crew, who were off-duty at the time.

Having saved the aircraft carrier, the vice admiral rightly judged that the sailors would “catch us by train,” and that the aircraft remaining at the onshore airbase would “get there by themselves.”

Read more at http://russia-insider.com/en/9-fascinating-facts-about-russias-largest-warship/ri12334

Can anyone verify this? I hope so, becuase its a hell of a great tale

The only Russian heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser "Admiral Kuznetsov" summer planned to send into the Mediterranean Sea, he told Tass on Saturday, a senior source in the main command of the Russian Navy.

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Good to hear about Kuznetsov's summer cruise.....but which summer - Russian or Syrian???  

The result of neglecting navy is that we have to wait for primary combatants to come online to make up a good strike/deterrent force. 1st unit of 11356 have already entered service and we may see the 2nd in April (?). In addition 1st unit of 22350 might be in service before the summer cruise of 11435.

Source: "Admiral Kuznetsov" in the fall will go to the Mediterranean Sea with the new fighters

The structure of its air group will include Su-33 and MiG-29K

MOSCOW, April 2nd. / TASS /. Heavy aircraft carrying cruiser of the Russian Navy, "Admiral Kuznetsov" will arrive in the fall of the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, a part of his air group will include Su-33 and MiG-29K. This was reported by TASS military-diplomatic source.

"In accordance with the plans of the General Staff of the Armed Forces," Admiral Kuznetsov "in September and October will go down in the Mediterranean Sea, where headed by a permanent grouping of Russian Navy ships. The cruiser will be held on board the mixed air group decked Su-33, Su-25UTG and MiG-29K" , - said the source.

In the remaining months before the start of the campaign the crews of aircraft "will sharpen the skills of takeoff and landing on the deck of an aircraft carrier on the ground test training complex in Saki and Yeisk," he added.

Earlier, a source in the main command of the Navy of Russia reported that the campaign "Kuznetsov" is scheduled for the summer. Now the carrier is on the 35th shipyard in Murmansk, where the technical readiness of recovery. In addition, according to the source, cellar carrier upgraded to new types of aircraft munitions. What tasks are to perform "Kuznetsov" in the Mediterranean Sea, the source did not elaborate.

MiG-29K - Russia's new carrier-based fighter designed for air defense ship connections, gain air superiority and destroy surface and ground targets. The contract for the supply of 24 aircraft of the Navy in single and double versions was signed in February 2012.


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I heard there is plans to put her into dry dock for a major refit. Which I think this ship really needs bad there any truth to this claim?

SeigSoloyvov wrote:I heard there is plans to put her into dry dock for a major refit. Which I think this ship really needs bad there any truth to this claim?

It was just undergoing three months of refit on electronics and installations, and got new paintjob.

Militarov wrote:

SeigSoloyvov wrote:I heard there is plans to put her into dry dock for a major refit. Which I think this ship really needs bad there any truth to this claim?

It was just undergoing three months of refit on electronics and installations, and got new paintjob.

sorry I wasn't clear. Plans to refit her after this deployment.

SeigSoloyvov wrote:

Militarov wrote:

SeigSoloyvov wrote:I heard there is plans to put her into dry dock for a major refit. Which I think this ship really needs bad there any truth to this claim?

It was just undergoing three months of refit on electronics and installations, and got new paintjob.

sorry I wasn't clear. Plans to refit her after this deployment.

With what exactly?

sepheronx wrote:

SeigSoloyvov wrote:

Militarov wrote:

SeigSoloyvov wrote:I heard there is plans to put her into dry dock for a major refit. Which I think this ship really needs bad there any truth to this claim?

It was just undergoing three months of refit on electronics and installations, and got new paintjob.

sorry I wasn't clear. Plans to refit her after this deployment.

With what exactly?

Well I know what they want to refit on this ship is the boiler system because it gives them so much trouble, remove the Garnet ASM, Expand the flight deck to fit more fighters on, replace it's SAM systems. on't know if they plan to add a catapult tho they should since I understand planes cannot take off from this ship with full load.

I heard they plan to send it into dry docks after it completes this tour, which is why I asked if someone else knew something on the matter

SeigSoloyvov wrote:

sepheronx wrote:

SeigSoloyvov wrote:

Militarov wrote:

SeigSoloyvov wrote:I heard there is plans to put her into dry dock for a major refit. Which I think this ship really needs bad there any truth to this claim?

It was just undergoing three months of refit on electronics and installations, and got new paintjob.

sorry I wasn't clear. Plans to refit her after this deployment.

With what exactly?

Well I know what they want to refit on this ship is the boiler system because it gives them so much trouble, remove the Garnet ASM, Expand the flight deck to fit more fighters on, replace it's SAM systems. on't know if they plan to add a catapult tho they should since I understand planes cannot take off from this ship with full load.

I heard they plan to send it into dry docks after it completes this tour, which is why I asked if someone else knew something on the matter

Have also heard that they are planning a major 3 year refit but don't know the technical details.

SeigSoloyvov wrote:

sepheronx wrote:

SeigSoloyvov wrote:

Militarov wrote:

SeigSoloyvov wrote:I heard there is plans to put her into dry dock for a major refit. Which I think this ship really needs bad there any truth to this claim?

It was just undergoing three months of refit on electronics and installations, and got new paintjob.

sorry I wasn't clear. Plans to refit her after this deployment.

With what exactly?

Well I know what they want to refit on this ship is the boiler system because it gives them so much trouble, remove the Garnet ASM, Expand the flight deck to fit more fighters on, replace it's SAM systems. on't know if they plan to add a catapult tho they should since I understand planes cannot take off from this ship with full load.

I heard they plan to send it into dry docks after it completes this tour, which is why I asked if someone else knew something on the matter

Catapult on Kuznetsov? Crazy idea...Just build another carrier or live with the ski-jump.