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Kuznetsov-class and Wasp-class

Kuznetsov-class Wasp-class
Name: Kuznetsov-class Wasp-class
Type: Aircraft carrier Landing helicopter dock, amphibious assault ships
Origin: Russia USA
Produced: 1982–1990 1989
Unit cost: - 750 million $
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Specifications

Range: 15,700 km; 9,800 mi 17,600 km; 10,900 mi
Displacement: 53,000 – 55,200 t 40,500 t
Aircraft: 30–40 70
Speed: 29 kn (54 km/h; 33 mph) 22 kn (41 km/h; 25 mph)
Crew: 1,500 3100

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Dimensions

Length: 305 m 253.2 m
Beam: 72 m 31.8 m
Draft: 11 m 8.1 m

Images

Kuznetsov-class
Kuznetsov-class
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Wasp-class
Wasp-class
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