Russia sends its only aircraft carrier to Syria in response to US

[boomslang]

Russia sends its only aircraft carrier to Syria in response to US
Published July 07, 2016
news.com.au

FILE: The Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, seen here in the Barents Sea, is Moscow’s largest and is being sent to the Mediterranean after military buildup by the US. (Reuters)

Russia’s accident-prone aircraft carrier is set to be put to the test — if it gets there. Its history of embarrassing breakdowns may see an anticipated mission to Syria backfire.

The aircraft carrier is the largest leftover of the Soviet era’s Cold War still active in the Russian navy. Now Russian government news agency Tass has declared the warship will be sent into the Mediterranean to conduct air strikes against insurgents and Islamic State in Syria between October and January.

It would be the first time a Russian aircraft carrier has ever engaged in combat.

But Moscow has also given itself some wiggle-room if the troubled 55,000-ton warship can’t put to sea or launch attacks: the government news agency quotes just one ‘anonymous’ source for the report.

Late last year Moscow sent the anti-aircraft cruiser Moskova to the northern borders of Syria after one of Russia’s combat jets was shot down for violating Turkish air space. Moscow has also repeatedly voiced its concerns at a recent build-up of US naval forces in the Mediterranean - including two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers - as part of its ongoing operations against Islamic State.

The waterways and airspace in the eastern Mediterranean is about to get crowded.

The Admiral Kuznetsov carries far fewer aircraft than its US counterparts. About 15 in total. But the ship was designed with a different purpose in mind — to carry a large number of long-range anti-ship missiles while providing air cover for its fleet.

Times have changed since the Cold War, and now the idea of power-projection through forward deployed strike fighters is much more appealing.

'In response to the U.S....." What's that garbage barge going to do ? HAHAHAHAHAHA !!!! This should be funny....( if they can even make it there)

 

[salarsikander]

Russia sends its only aircraft carrier to Syria in response to US
Published July 07, 2016
news.com.au

FILE: The Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, seen here in the Barents Sea, is Moscow’s largest and is being sent to the Mediterranean after military buildup by the US. (Reuters)

Russia’s accident-prone aircraft carrier is set to be put to the test — if it gets there. Its history of embarrassing breakdowns may see an anticipated mission to Syria backfire.

The aircraft carrier is the largest leftover of the Soviet era’s Cold War still active in the Russian navy. Now Russian government news agency Tass has declared the warship will be sent into the Mediterranean to conduct air strikes against insurgents and Islamic State in Syria between October and January.

It would be the first time a Russian aircraft carrier has ever engaged in combat.

But Moscow has also given itself some wiggle-room if the troubled 55,000-ton warship can’t put to sea or launch attacks: the government news agency quotes just one ‘anonymous’ source for the report.

Late last year Moscow sent the anti-aircraft cruiser Moskova to the northern borders of Syria after one of Russia’s combat jets was shot down for violating Turkish air space. Moscow has also repeatedly voiced its concerns at a recent build-up of US naval forces in the Mediterranean - including two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers - as part of its ongoing operations against Islamic State.

The waterways and airspace in the eastern Mediterranean is about to get crowded.

The Admiral Kuznetsov carries far fewer aircraft than its US counterparts. About 15 in total. But the ship was designed with a different purpose in mind — to carry a large number of long-range anti-ship missiles while providing air cover for its fleet.

Times have changed since the Cold War, and now the idea of power-projection through forward deployed strike fighters is much more appealing.

'In response to the U.S....." What's that garbage barge going to do ? HAHAHAHAHAHA !!!! This should be funny....( if they can even make it there)

Hi,
The fact that you shared the news is quite apparent it was worthy of sharing, right ? Still doing a better job than US in eliminating US created ISIS by sending it sole carrier. This shows how committed ruskies are in eliminating US created monsters

 

[ptldM3]

I already knew who crated the thread before I even opened it. This man child probably holds the record of most bans in PDF history yet some how, someone keeps reinstating him.


The job of the Russian aircraft carrier is not to confront or sink US aircraft carriers. If Russia wanted to sink any US ship they would us submarines or some of their other surface ships armed with anti ship missiles.

 

[Crixus]

History has proven those wrong who considered their enemies week

Russia sends its only aircraft carrier to Syria in response to US
Published July 07, 2016
news.com.au

FILE: The Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, seen here in the Barents Sea, is Moscow’s largest and is being sent to the Mediterranean after military buildup by the US. (Reuters)

Russia’s accident-prone aircraft carrier is set to be put to the test — if it gets there. Its history of embarrassing breakdowns may see an anticipated mission to Syria backfire.

The aircraft carrier is the largest leftover of the Soviet era’s Cold War still active in the Russian navy. Now Russian government news agency Tass has declared the warship will be sent into the Mediterranean to conduct air strikes against insurgents and Islamic State in Syria between October and January.

It would be the first time a Russian aircraft carrier has ever engaged in combat.

But Moscow has also given itself some wiggle-room if the troubled 55,000-ton warship can’t put to sea or launch attacks: the government news agency quotes just one ‘anonymous’ source for the report.

Late last year Moscow sent the anti-aircraft cruiser Moskova to the northern borders of Syria after one of Russia’s combat jets was shot down for violating Turkish air space. Moscow has also repeatedly voiced its concerns at a recent build-up of US naval forces in the Mediterranean - including two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers - as part of its ongoing operations against Islamic State.

The waterways and airspace in the eastern Mediterranean is about to get crowded.

The Admiral Kuznetsov carries far fewer aircraft than its US counterparts. About 15 in total. But the ship was designed with a different purpose in mind — to carry a large number of long-range anti-ship missiles while providing air cover for its fleet.

Times have changed since the Cold War, and now the idea of power-projection through forward deployed strike fighters is much more appealing.

'In response to the U.S....." What's that garbage barge going to do ? HAHAHAHAHAHA !!!! This should be funny....( if they can even make it there)

 

[3Kingdoms]

Russia is traditional land power. US infantry can't take on Russian infantry, Russian Navy can't take US Navy.

 

[salarsikander]

ISIS ? Are you serious ? The reds aren't fighting ISIS. They're fighting the western backed anti Assad kooks.(they're ALL kooks over there)

LOL

 

[ultron]

so long as it gets the job done

 

[waz]

Russia sends its only aircraft carrier to Syria in response to US
Published July 07, 2016
news.com.au

FILE: The Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, seen here in the Barents Sea, is Moscow’s largest and is being sent to the Mediterranean after military buildup by the US. (Reuters)

Russia’s accident-prone aircraft carrier is set to be put to the test — if it gets there. Its history of embarrassing breakdowns may see an anticipated mission to Syria backfire.

The aircraft carrier is the largest leftover of the Soviet era’s Cold War still active in the Russian navy. Now Russian government news agency Tass has declared the warship will be sent into the Mediterranean to conduct air strikes against insurgents and Islamic State in Syria between October and January.

It would be the first time a Russian aircraft carrier has ever engaged in combat.

But Moscow has also given itself some wiggle-room if the troubled 55,000-ton warship can’t put to sea or launch attacks: the government news agency quotes just one ‘anonymous’ source for the report.

Late last year Moscow sent the anti-aircraft cruiser Moskova to the northern borders of Syria after one of Russia’s combat jets was shot down for violating Turkish air space. Moscow has also repeatedly voiced its concerns at a recent build-up of US naval forces in the Mediterranean - including two nuclear-powered aircraft carriers - as part of its ongoing operations against Islamic State.

The waterways and airspace in the eastern Mediterranean is about to get crowded.

The Admiral Kuznetsov carries far fewer aircraft than its US counterparts. About 15 in total. But the ship was designed with a different purpose in mind — to carry a large number of long-range anti-ship missiles while providing air cover for its fleet.

Times have changed since the Cold War, and now the idea of power-projection through forward deployed strike fighters is much more appealing.

'In response to the U.S....." What's that garbage barge going to do ? HAHAHAHAHAHA !!!! This should be funny....( if they can even make it there)

Lol, the rust bucket comment made me laugh and think that it could be used as a gigantic battering ram. Anything it touches will need a tetanus shot or dies of blood poisoning. Quite the potent weapon.

 

[boomslang]

Lol, the rust bucket comment made me laugh and think that it could be used as a gigantic battering ram. Anything it touches will need a tetanus shot or dies of blood poisoning. Quite the potent weapon.

How do you say 'kamikaze' in Russian ?

 

[waz]

How do you say 'kamikaze' in Russian ?

Haha, the vision of that is hilarious. Last resort, full steam ahead, the yankees are going down with us. Oh, I watch too many movies.

 

[boomslang]

Haha, the vision of that is hilarious. Last resort, full steam ahead, the yankees are going down with us. Oh, I watch too many movies.

A variation of the old Soviet sub move, the Crazy Ivan.

 

[waz]

A variation of the old Soviet sub move, the Crazy Ivan.

Lol! You nailed it.

 

[Irfan Baloch]

A variation of the old Soviet sub move, the Crazy Ivan.

jokes aside. I have seem some actual footage of these Rusikies fighting. they are bad *** and would continue fighting to the bitter end even if their coward Arab allies will flee

re your question about the Russian for Kamikazee, I tried but couldnt find something suitable but somehow came acorss the chinese for 69 and laughed by d1ck off

 

[Gufi]

Even a rust bucket, if used properly can be a weapon to fear. The whole purpose here is to get combat training, for what purposes I do not get. Is there going to be a new push towards Russian Naval power, or is it going to be focused on countering air craft carriers or just a show of strength.
Or is there a threat to airfields with the withdrawing of forces from Syria which is why there are two layers now....

 

[boomslang]

jokes aside. I have seem some actual footage of these Rusikies fighting. they are bad *** and would continue fighting to the bitter end even if their coward Arab allies will flee

re your question about the Russian for Kamikazee, I tried but couldnt find something suitable but somehow came acorss the chinese for 69 and laughed by d1ck off

The dudes are bad but their gear sucks. Can they even run carrier ops at night ? Not too long ago they couldn't. I'm not sure what they can do now. Sixty nine ? One of my favorite numbers. Sixty eight is great, too. She does you and you owe her one.