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2013-09-11 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

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Posted by Steve White 2013-09-11 12:20|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 It's a carrier-killer when there's more than one ship attacking. It still packs a punch but things have changed a bit since the Soviet naval warfare doctrine was one of "massive initial strike".

There's no at-sea reload capability for missiles; what is there, is all there is.

Posted by Pappy 2013-09-11 14:01|| 2013-09-11 14:01|| Front Page Top

#2 Correct me iff I'm wrong, but iff memory serves the original "MOSKVA" was the namesake of a SovNav Helo Carrier-class built by the Vietnam War-era USSR in response to the USN's
"GUADACANAL" class LPHS.

This "MOSKVA" is an upgraded KIROV-class heavy battlecruiser from the 1980's, which I believe the post-USSR Russians are using functionally as "Sea Control" vessels while their Navy modernizes???

Posted by JosephMendiola 2013-09-11 19:58|| 2013-09-11 19:58|| Front Page Top

#3 Correct me iff I'm wrong, but iff memory serves the original "MOSKVA" was the namesake of a SovNav Helo Carrier-class built by the Vietnam War-era USSR in response to the USN's
"GUADACANAL" class LPHS.

You're correct, Joe.

This"MOSKVA" is an upgraded KIROV-class heavy battlecruiser from the 1980's, which I believe the post-USSR Russians are using functionally as "Sea Control" vessels while their Navy modernizes???

Ex-'Slava'. And it's a combination sea-control and command ship. Upgraded comms and sensors, plus improved 'Sandbox' missiles.

Posted by Pappy 2013-09-11 20:56|| 2013-09-11 20:56|| Front Page Top

#4 1979? She's getting a little old...
USS Nimitz's keel laying was 1968, June I believe.
age is relative, it's maintenance and upkeep that matter.
(wanna say something about upkeep costs of Spousal Unit, but discretion keeps getting in the way)

Posted by USN, Ret. 2013-09-11 23:42|| 2013-09-11 23:42|| Front Page Top

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