[sparkie2182]

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/major-fire-breaks-out-on-russian-aircraft-carrier/

 

[stevekelly10]

Was not that long ago how the Russians said our new carriers would be easy targets. Their sole carrier was never a threat as it could be tracked by it's trail of black smoke! Now I would not be surprised if they set fire to it themselves and put in an Insurance claim ! But my condolences to those who lost their lives or where injured in the accident !

 

[Dickyboy]

I wonder if they ever fixed that Floating Drydock that sank a couple of years ago. Might be of use now if they have.

 

[RHP]

She was only refitted after her smokey cruise down the channel and back a couple years ago as a vanity item 'we have a carrier, we are a world power'. I imagine with the warped decks now, they'll quietly switch the lights off and walk away.

 

[Mike Kemble]

how old is the Kusnetsov? I remember years ago sinking her in 688(i) attack sub, now a VERY old game.

 

[sparkie2182]

https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2019/...rrier-will-not-get-salvaged-and-repaired.html

 

[tony Allard]

@ Mike Kemble... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuznetsov-class_aircraft_carrier

In commission: 25 December 1990–present.

its getting a bit old now but some carriers have a 50 year design life not sure though with this carrier.

Tony.

 

[Mike Kemble]

thanks Tony.