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Kiev-class aircraft carrier
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Fleet Aircraft Carriers · Russia · 1975
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Kiev-class aircraft carrier
Kiev-class aircraft carrier Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Air Wing Capacity
30
Sortie Generation
40
Power Projection
45
Survivability
55
Endurance
40
Sensors & C2
30
Aviation Facilities
35
Speed
60
Strategic Impact
50
Cost-Effectiveness
30
Origin Russia
ManufacturerBlack Sea Shipyard
CategoryFleet Aircraft Carriers
EraCold War
In service1975–1987
Operators2 countries
Quantity4
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
41
Fleet Aircraft Carriers MASS Rating
10/10
Cold War
50/62
All-Time
Fleet Aircraft Carriers · 10 axes scored
Air Wing Capacity
30
Sortie Generation
40
Power Projection
45
Survivability
55
Endurance
40
Sensors & C2
30
Aviation Facilities
35
Speed
60
Strategic Impact
50
Cost-Effectiveness
30
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the fleet aircraft carriers category.
01 / Overview
Kiev-class aircraft carrier
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1975–1987
Quantity
4
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
FLEET AIRCRAFT CARRIERS · COLD WAR
10
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
35
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
41
fleet aircraft carriers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the fleet aircraft carriers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎Identification6MOD.6
  • Hull Classificationheavy aviation cruiser
  • Ship TypeAircraft cruiser
  • Builder / ShipyardChernomorsky Shipyard 444
  • Commissioned1975
  • Ships in Class4
  • In ServiceYes
◈Displacement1MOD.1
  • Full Load Displacement42,000 t
▣Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length (overall)273 m
  • Beam53 m
  • Draft10 m
◇Complement1MOD.1
  • Total Complement1,600
◆Propulsion6MOD.6
▤Gun Armament4MOD.4
  • Main GunAK-726
  • Main Gun Calibre100 mm
  • Main Gun Count2
  • CIWSAK-630
⬢Missile Armament3MOD.3
  • VLS Cells192
  • Anti-Ship MissilesP-500 Bazalt
  • Surface-to-Air MissilesM-11 Shtorm
▲Underwater Warfare3MOD.3
◎Aviation4MOD.4
◈Sensors & Combat Systems3MOD.3
  • Air-Search RadarMR-600 'Voskhod'
  • Surface / Fire-Control RadarMR-710 'Fregat'
  • Electronic WarfareYes
▣Fleet Status4MOD.4
  • Completed4
  • Active1
  • Retired1
  • Preserved2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1975Production started
  2. 1987Production ended
  3. 1992Entered service
51
years in service
12
years in production
4
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Anti-Submarine Warfare. Capability to detect, track, and engage submarines.
Military action involving the use of electromagnetic spectrum to disrupt, deceive, or destroy enemy electronic systems.
The upper deck of an aircraft carrier, equipped for aircraft takeoff, landing, and maintenance operations.
Sonar system installed on the hull of a ship, used for underwater detection and navigation by emitting and receiving sound waves.
A mechanical device that converts steam pressure into rotational energy, used to drive shipboard generators or propulsion systems.
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