The U.S. Navy Worried Russia’s ‘Hobbled’ Admiral Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier Might Sink

The U.S. Navy Worried Russia’s ‘Hobbled’ Admiral Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier Might Sink

Key Points and Summary – Admiral Kuznetsov was conceived as a “heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser” to slip through the Bosporus, fielding Su-33/MiG-29K jets from a ski-jump while masking chronic propulsion woes. After the USSR’s collapse, Russia clung to the troubled ship to retain carrier know-how, support naval industry jobs, and project global intent—most visibly during Syria operations, despite accidents. Admiral Kuznetsov back in 2011. Image C…