This Russia’s Giant Nuclear Battlecruiser Can Destroy Enemy Carrier Formations
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This Russia’s Giant Nuclear Battlecruiser Can Destroy Enemy Carrier Formations.
Pyotr Velikiy is the fourth Kirov-class battlecruiser of the Russian Navy. The Russian designation for the type is "heavy nuclear missile cruiser", but Western defense commentators have resurrected the term "battlecruiser" to describe them, as they are the largest surface "line of battle" warships in the world. Pyotr Velikiy is the flagship of the Northern Fleet. Additionally, Pyotr Velikiy has been known to carry two pennant numbers during its service: "183" and currently "099".
Pyotr Velikiy is the fourth Kirov-class battlecruiser of the Russian Navy. The Russian designation for the type is "heavy nuclear missile cruiser", but Western defense commentators have resurrected the term "battlecruiser" to describe them, as they are the largest surface "line of battle" warships in the world. Pyotr Velikiy is the flagship of the Northern Fleet. Additionally, Pyotr Velikiy has been known to carry two pennant numbers during its service: "183" and currently "099".