“Kuznetsov” will prolong the life of
Avanessa heavy cruiser “Admiral Kuznetsov” will prolong the lifespan that the documents have already expired, for another 20 years. He’s not just repaired, but also modernized, equipped with the latest equipment and weapons. According to preliminary estimates, repair of a cruiser will cost 65 billion rubles.
As part of shipbuilders and sailors plan to install on an aircraft carrier the latest avionics and weapons, and replace with the new is not produced in Russia, components and assemblies. For their development it is planned to open several development works. According to experts, the life extension and modernization will save the ship and its unique impact potential for the Russian Navy.
As told “Izvestia”, several interlocutors in the Navy and the shipbuilding industry, now agree on the amount of works and their cost continues.
But according to preliminary estimates repair “Kuznetsov” will cost not less than 65 billion roubles. It is possible that the figure will be adjusted upwards.
This cost estimate has already pledged about 30 billion for various developmental works.
— The task of repair “Kuznetsov” unique, — told “Izvestia” one of the interlocutors. Usually when upgrading takes place only in the restoration of technical readiness of the ship. But in the case of “Kuznetsov” new equipment, components and assemblies must be installed so that extend the service life of the vehicle at least 20 years.
Aircraft carrier “Kuznetsov” has officially joined the Northern fleet in January 1991.
According to “Izvestia”, his appointed service life, is written in the passport of the vehicle, has expired.
Last year before leaving the ship on combat duty to the shores of Syria, he was examined by a special Commission. According to its results, the deadline was extended.
As earlier told “news” the adviser of the General Director of FSUE “Krylovskiy state scientific center” (KGNC) Valery Polovinkin, on the aircraft carrier the planned restoration work of main propulsion and Valo-helical group of ship boilers, steam pipes and shafts, enabling the movement. Then they will decide the modernization of the flight deck and arresting gear devices, providing landing on the deck MiG-29K and su-33.
The head of Department of shipbuilding of the Navy kontr-Admiral Vladimir rag-pickers had reported earlier that the modernization of weapons systems of the cruiser is planned three times to increase his combat capabilities. The first step is already done — created a new wing, consisting of MiG-29K/KUB.
At the same time, “defense” Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin claimed that in the course of repair can be restored operability of the main shock of the complex — ship supersonic cruise missiles “Granit”. Perhaps they are generally replaced by more modern weapons systems.
Former zamglavnogo of the Navy Admiral Igor Kasatonov told “Izvestia” that in the American Navy aircraft carriers are at least fifty years.
Aircraft-carrying cruiser “Admiral Kuznetsov” entered the fleet in 1991, so that he still has a reserve.
Bole so that the campaign as part of a ship group of the Northern fleet to the coast of Syria confirmed the high combat potential of the cruiser.
— “Kuznetsov” brilliantly coped with the country’s leadership task — said the Admiral. — The crew of the ship, pilots of carrier-based aircraft for the first time showed the real possibilities of application of the aircraft carrier, far from their native shores. This experience is invaluable and appreciated by the leadership of the country. Apparently, so the decision was made to restore the combat readiness of the ship to perform similar missions in the future. After repairs, the ship will be able to perform tasks at least until 2045.
The cruiser “Admiral Kuznetsov” regularly takes part in distant campaigns and naval exercises. In 1996-1998, 2001-2004 and 2008 was in long-term repairs. From 14 may to 20 August 2015 in floating dock of ship-repair plant in Roslyakovo village in the Murmansk region on the ship was spent cleaning and painting the bottoms, repair of units and equipment of the Electromechanical part of the battle. The fall of 2015 to summer of 2016 in anticipation of the war to the shores of Syria at the shipyard in Murmansk were renovated main boilers, turbo – and diesel generators, reconditioned coating flight deck.