Kiev-class
Prj.1143 «Krechet»
wp_takr_kievSurface ShipsUSSRCVS,ASuW_VLR
- Length
- 273 m
- Beam
- 31 m
- Displacement
- 41370 t
- Max Speed
- 32 kn
Description
In service since 1975, these V/STOL carriers are the follow-on design to the Moskva helicopter-cruisers. Intended for the pro-submarine mission, these ships carry an impressive array of anti-ship and anti-air missiles in addition to extensive ASW capabilities. Unlike US Navy carriers, their main offensive strength lies in their battery of cruise-missiles, with the onboard aircraft mostly used for air cover. These ships often operate as flagships in strike or hunter-killer groups.
Unit
- Type
- Vessel
- Role
- CVS, ASuW_VLR
- In service
- 1975–1993
- Variants
- 3
- Armor
- None
- Task Force cost
- 8,000 pts
- Score value
- 10
Dimensions
- Length
- 273 m
- Beam
- 31 m
- Displacement
- 41,370 t
Performance
- Max speed
- 32 kn
- Max reverse
- 7 kn
- Cavitation speed
- 4 kn
Machinery
- Main power
- Steam
- Horsepower
- 180,000 hp
- Propulsion
- 4 shafts
- Rudders
- 2
Aviation
- Aircraft capacity
- 36
- Air group
- YAK-38 ×16, KA-25TS ×2, KA-27 ×16
Signatures
- Visual ID range
- 15 nm
- RCS
- Very large
- IR signature
- Very large
Service variants
| Variant | In service |
|---|---|
| CV-069 | 1975–1993 |
| CV-025 | 1978–1993 |
| CV-137 | 1982–1993 |