Russian military personnel revealed that nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are still in design

A source from the Russian government's Military Industry Committee recently shared with the media that the design process for Russia’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has been ongoing for approximately two years. However,分歧 still exists among Russian stakeholders regarding the proposed design. According to a report by Russia's "Izvestia" a few days ago, a senior official within the Russian Navy, who wished to remain anonymous, mentioned that the overall design of the nuclear-powered carrier is rooted in the technical foundations of the 1980s, making the current design proposal outdated. The drawings provided by the Navy are reportedly those of the Ulyanovsk aircraft carrier, which remained incomplete when the Soviet Union collapsed. Originally, the new nuclear-powered carrier was expected to be completed by 2020, but by then, the United States would have already deployed its latest Ford-class carriers. Additionally, the Navy expressed dissatisfaction with the carrier's oversized hull, which presents a larger radar cross-section, making it easier for enemies to detect. This design also lacks the advanced electromagnetic catapult systems present on American carriers, instead relying on older steam catapult technology. In November 2011, the former Commander of the Russian Navy, Vysotsky, announced plans for two aircraft carrier strike groups by 2027. Current Navy Commander Viktor Chirkov reiterated the necessity of a modern nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for Russia. He confirmed that the design team had been tasked with developing new carriers and securing funding. However, officials from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier design department stated they had yet to receive any formal feedback from the Navy. They emphasized that the design they submitted two and a half years ago was merely a preliminary sketch, not a finalized plan. Pabich, who previously oversaw the Ukrainian Nikolaevsk Shipyard and helped design the unfinished "Ulyanovsk" aircraft carrier, was informed that his involvement in revising the carrier design was unlikely to meet the Navy's satisfaction. He argued that this level of scrutiny from the military was not only normal but a positive sign, indicating mutual interest in the development of new nuclear-powered carriers. Both the Navy and defense industry share the same objective: Russia requires state-of-the-art aircraft carriers. Given the near-unlimited maritime self-sufficiency of nuclear-powered carriers, their ability to operate in all weather conditions, and their high combat readiness, Russia has long desired such a vessel, which would play a crucial role in safeguarding the nation's maritime security. Sources from the Russian Military Industry Committee disclosed that the Russian Navy aims to surpass contemporary carriers with over a decade of advanced technology, rather than simply replicating existing American or other foreign designs. The new Russian carriers will feature broad adaptability, commanding joint operations across sea, land, and air units while possessing the capability to engage targets in space, air, land, and underwater. The source further revealed that the design work for these nuclear-powered carriers is scheduled to conclude in 2018, with a displacement exceeding 50,000 tons and the capacity to carry around 80 aircraft. (Reported by Zhang Xiaodong in Russia)

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