Overview
"Varyag is a former Soviet aircraft carrier" Kuznetsov "class aircraft carriers of the second ship, originally named" Riga ", in July 1990 and officially renamed" Varyag "Varyag is a former Soviet aircraft carrier" Kuznetsov "class aircraft carriers of the second ship, originally named" Riga ", in July 1990 and officially renamed" Varyag . "Varyag" was a large conventional powered aircraft carrier "Varyag" was a large conventional powered aircraft carrier .
appearance, tall and is a typical soviet - style style appearance, tall and is a typical soviet - style style . naval vessels" Varyag to start construction as early as 1985, due to the collapse of the Soviet Union is Ukraine's economy to continue to build, "Varyag" in January 1992 to halt the construction of the naval vessels" Varyag to start construction as early as 1985, due to the collapse of the Soviet Union is Ukraine's economy to continue to build, "Varyag" in January 1992 to halt the construction of the .
arrived in China after China's Dalian, the Varyag to a series of modification makes the brand - new arrived in China after China's Dalian, the Varyag to a series of modification makes the brand - new . July 27, 2011China's Ministry of Defense confirmed it was using for the first time "Varyag carrier platform for refitting to be used for scientific tests and training July 27, 2011China's Ministry of Defense confirmed it was using for the first time "Varyag carrier platform for refitting to be used for scientific tests and training .
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Construction History
Built By The Former Soviet Union
In the 1980s, the former Soviet Union had planned to build three "Tbilisi" - class carrier, was the first ship of the "Tbilisi" No ", the No. 2 on the ship as" Riga", No. 3 Ship "Ulyanovsk" "Riga", later renamed "Varyag "Riga", later renamed "Varyag .
Transfer Of Ukraine
At the end of 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Russian government pays only a completion of the "Tbilisi" in case of the construction costs, which he renamed "Admiral Kuznetsov, and equipment to the Russian Navy At the end of 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Russian government pays only a completion of the "Tbilisi" in case of the construction costs, which he renamed "Admiral Kuznetsov, and equipment to the Russian Navy . completed 70 percent of the" Riga "is renamed" Varyag completed 70 percent of the" Riga "is renamed" Varyag .
1995, the construction rate of 68% of the "Varyag" was officially retired from the navy, and to repay the debt by out - of - the - 1995, the construction rate of 68% of the "Varyag" was officially retired from the navy, and to repay the debt by out - of - the - . Ukraine due to the Russian government can ill afford to continue to build "the Varyag to the high costs, the Government of Ukraine had to dismantle the" Varyag ", based on the value of the component, so as to be sent to the international ship market Ukraine due to the Russian government can ill afford to continue to build "the Varyag to the high costs, the Government of Ukraine had to dismantle the" Varyag ", based on the value of the component, so as to be sent to the international ship market .
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China
In 1998, Ukraine's relations with Macao "with a Chinese entertainment company" signed a US $20 million to become the Varyag In 1998, Ukraine's relations with Macao "with a Chinese entertainment company" signed a US $20 million to become the Varyag . sold the company in connection with purchase of the aircraft carrier on the grounds that it is turning into a large comprehensive tourism facilities sold the company in connection with purchase of the aircraft carrier on the grounds that it is turning into a large comprehensive tourism facilities .
1999, Varyag to resettle in China 1999, Varyag to resettle in China . but Turkey's ban "Varyag to China and Turkey by the Bosphorus but Turkey's ban "Varyag to China and Turkey by the Bosphorus .
then began a year and a half of negotiations in the then began a year and a half of negotiations in the . China promised $1bn bond, allowing the Varyag to the Bosporus by China promised $1bn bond, allowing the Varyag to the Bosporus by .
1 November 2001, the" Varyag "Carrier of 16 pilots and over 250 sailors escorted by Turkey's Bosporus 1 November 2001, the" Varyag "Carrier of 16 pilots and over 250 sailors escorted by Turkey's Bosporus . then, the Varyag to smoothly then, the Varyag to smoothly .
arced through the Dardanelles on 3 November 2001 into the Aegean Sea, after "Varyag to cross the Mediterranean from Gibraltar, and entered the Atlantic Ocean from the west around the continent arced through the Dardanelles on 3 November 2001 into the Aegean Sea, after "Varyag to cross the Mediterranean from Gibraltar, and entered the Atlantic Ocean from the west around the continent . on 11 December 2001, the Varyag to through some of Africa's Cape of Good Hope, across the entire Indian Ocean on 11 December 2001, the Varyag to through some of Africa's Cape of Good Hope, across the entire Indian Ocean .
on 5 February 2002, the" Varyag "sailed around the Strait of Malacca, then into the South China sea, on 5 February 2002, the" Varyag "sailed around the Strait of Malacca, then into the South China sea, . 4 March 2002, the" Varyag "It's the end of the voyage of aircraft carrier arrived at Dalian Port in China as the "Varyag to completed voyages, a total of China spent about $30m 4 March 2002, the" Varyag "It's the end of the voyage of aircraft carrier arrived at Dalian Port in China as the "Varyag to completed voyages, a total of China spent about $30m .
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Design Features
In the design, the Soviet intentions to build a 90,000 ton nuclear - powered aircraft carrier, with the performance of the United States equipped with steam catapult of aircraft carrier similar to In the design, the Soviet intentions to build a 90,000 ton nuclear - powered aircraft carrier, with the performance of the United States equipped with steam catapult of aircraft carrier similar to . but in response to the financial, technical and strategic need for the Soviet Union and was forced to lower my standards, as Kiev class aircraft carrier to Uri Besed 'transition class aircraft carrier of the type of ships but in response to the financial, technical and strategic need for the Soviet Union and was forced to lower my standards, as Kiev class aircraft carrier to Uri Besed 'transition class aircraft carrier of the type of ships .
finally, at that level for the aircraft carrier as a 65,000 - tonne, and waiver was equipped with steam catapults instead by ski jumping and wing deck finally, at that level for the aircraft carrier as a 65,000 - tonne, and waiver was equipped with steam catapults instead by ski jumping and wing deck . shipborne fighters themselves relied on the use of engine power,rushed onto the springboard shipborne fighters themselves relied on the use of engine power,rushed onto the springboard .
liftoff this design than the plane of the aircraft carrier catapult equipped higher take - off angle and height, which are required for the operation of the personnel are few;But the aircraft could be on the ship's power depended entirely on the aircraft engine itself, to be shorter on the deck of the ship to reach sufficient off - rate that increases the design complexity of the liftoff this design than the plane of the aircraft carrier catapult equipped higher take - off angle and height, which are required for the operation of the personnel are few;But the aircraft could be on the ship's power depended entirely on the aircraft engine itself, to be shorter on the deck of the ship to reach sufficient off - rate that increases the design complexity of the . aircraft, carrier - borne fighter of takeoff weight limitations, it is relatively difficult to achieve in the case of heavily armed, and greatly reduce its aircraft, carrier - borne fighter of takeoff weight limitations, it is relatively difficult to achieve in the case of heavily armed, and greatly reduce its .
aircraft at very low speeds under stationary state without entering a stalling state, on the skill of the pilot, and put forward the higher requirements on the ship's original aircraft at very low speeds under stationary state without entering a stalling state, on the skill of the pilot, and put forward the higher requirements on the ship's original . as a cruiser, because its original 12 medals haul Granit (SS - N - 19) for anti - ship missile and many armed as a cruiser, because its original 12 medals haul Granit (SS - N - 19) for anti - ship missile and many armed .
China bought the ship after,In the later stage of the renovation project for the removal of the anti - ship missile launchers, and adapted to accommodate other uses China bought the ship after,In the later stage of the renovation project for the removal of the anti - ship missile launchers, and adapted to accommodate other uses . 4 4.
Basic Configuration
"Varyag" in early 2005 and entered the dry dock was housing maintenance works, the prow of a sonar installation, fin, tail propeller, rudder "Varyag" in early 2005 and entered the dry dock was housing maintenance works, the prow of a sonar installation, fin, tail propeller, rudder . berth after a period of time in the fitting - out pier, the bridge rustproof treatment is done while the berth after a period of time in the fitting - out pier, the bridge rustproof treatment is done while the .
in a short time the deck of the Muscovy refurbishment work in a short time the deck of the Muscovy refurbishment work . also completed a year of device installation, the interior of the main facilities are basically complete also completed a year of device installation, the interior of the main facilities are basically complete .
search radar adopts the 052C active phased array radar, radar is standby, mounted at the tip of the mainmast, search radar adopts the 052C active phased array radar, radar is standby, mounted at the tip of the mainmast, . which is below the command communications for tactical aircraft navigation system antenna,Mr. Kuznetsov, and on the same bridge
ford ends equipped with a short range air / sea search radar, with the main masthead 052C is the same as the one being, with the electronic system is transplanted from a ship by the 052C ford ends equipped with a short range air / sea search radar, with the main masthead 052C is the same as the one being, with the electronic system is transplanted from a ship by the 052C . of four corners of the ship equipped with anti - aircraft missile HHQ16 4x8 vertical silos, the ship's total of 128 missiles by of four corners of the ship equipped with anti - aircraft missile HHQ16 4x8 vertical silos, the ship's total of 128 missiles by .
bridge in the middle of the four corners of the four in the middle of the front cover two radar control ship bridge in the middle of the four corners of the four in the middle of the front cover two radar control ship . In addition each of the four corners of the body portion 2 is equipped with the CADS - N - 1 missile - gun integrated air defense system, equipped with two tail AK630M1 Hotchkiss,Metal Storm 24 - seater multipurpose rocket launcher tube In addition each of the four corners of the body portion 2 is equipped with the CADS - N - 1 missile - gun integrated air defense system, equipped with two tail AK630M1 Hotchkiss,Metal Storm 24 - seater multipurpose rocket launcher tube .
prototype, equipped with a SS - N - 19 missile destroyer of the silos, China does not have this type of missile, the missile sites and can only be removed and replaced by a hangar prototype, equipped with a SS - N - 19 missile destroyer of the silos, China does not have this type of missile, the missile sites and can only be removed and replaced by a hangar . Su - 33M of the maximum carrier number by 18 was increased to 24 wartime Su - 33M of the maximum carrier number by 18 was increased to 24 wartime .
will contain 16 Su - 33M, eight Su 33UBM, 4 Yak - 44E AWACS, 2 Yak - 44M aerial tankers, 8 localizers to 28M antisubmarine helicopters, 2 localizers to 29 multi - purpose helicopter with will contain 16 Su - 33M, eight Su 33UBM, 4 Yak - 44E AWACS, 2 Yak - 44M aerial tankers, 8 localizers to 28M antisubmarine helicopters, 2 localizers to 29 multi - purpose helicopter with . the Varyag to the hangar can hold 70% of the Varyag to the hangar can hold 70% of .
L15 supersonic combat fighter / trainer may also be on the ship, L15 supersonic combat fighter / trainer may also be on the ship,. as usual during a training mission in the J - 15 carrier - borne aircraft, are expected to follow - up on the ship and equipment in order to increase the carrying number with the execution of the tasks assigned flexible as usual during a training mission in the J - 15 carrier - borne aircraft, are expected to follow - up on the ship and equipment in order to increase the carrying number with the execution of the tasks assigned flexible .
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Equipment
Weaponry
12 units of SS - N - 19 missile vertical launching missile (12);4 - seat six - N SA - 9 antiaircraft missile vertical launcher of ready (192);8 "Kashtan" (Oneness) guide Kashtan gun near defense system;4 AK - 630 30 mm proximal tube 6 and the anti - tank guns;Block 2 12000 tubes RBU ASW rocket launchers;maximum carrier 50 can be of various types of aircraft, mainly Su - 33 (Su - 27) and Mig - 29 fighter aircraft, Ka - 27 ASW helicopter, the Ka - 31 helicopter early warning 12 units of SS - N - 19 missile vertical launching missile (12);4 - seat six - N SA - 9 antiaircraft missile vertical launcher of ready (192);8 "Kashtan" (Oneness) guide Kashtan gun near defense system;4 AK - 630 30 mm proximal tube 6 and the anti - tank guns;Block 2 12000 tubes RBU ASW rocket launchers;maximum carrier 50 can be of various types of aircraft, mainly Su - 33 (Su - 27) and Mig - 29 fighter aircraft, Ka - 27 ASW helicopter, the Ka - 31 helicopter early warning .
Electronic Equipment
sonar: Zvezda - 2 actively search / attack (in the low - frequency sonar) and MGK - 345 / Ox Yoke shipboard sonar radar sonar: Zvezda - 2 actively search / attack (in the low - frequency sonar) and MGK - 345 / Ox Yoke shipboard sonar radar .: two facing three surveillance radar;1 MR - 710 "top disc" CMM - based sea surveillance radar /, D / E - Band;2 MR - 320M "twin pillars" on the radar, the F - band;3 "palm fronds" navigation radar, I band : two facing three surveillance radar;1 MR - 710 "top disc" CMM - based sea surveillance radar /, D / E - Band;2 MR - 320M "twin pillars" on the radar, the F - band;3 "palm fronds" navigation radar, I band .
Fire Control: four" Crossed Swords", the K - band, the control - to - air missile systems;8 "hot flash" fire control radar, J band, near the anti - jamming system controlled Fire Control: four" Crossed Swords", the K - band, the control - to - air missile systems;8 "hot flash" fire control radar, J band, near the anti - jamming system controlled .: section 2 - 2 PK, PK - 10 : section 2 - 2 PK, PK - 10 .
10 unit 10 unit.
China Refitting Situation
Named perhaps naming China offshore, such as Bohai No. will also have to think admirals, or municipalities directly under the name of will also have to think admirals, or municipalities directly under the name of .
main dimensions: Captain 304 m, waterline 281 meters;Ship - wide 70. 5 m, draft of 1.5 m flight deck is 300 meters long, 70 metres;Displacement: 57000 tons (standard), 67500 - ton (full load) flight deck is 300 meters long, 70 metres;Displacement: 57000 tons (standard), 67500 - ton (full load) .
structure: The bow 12 cancel unit for anti - ship missile vertical launcher, the soldier's bin is advanced so as to obtain a larger hangar space structure: The bow 12 cancel unit for anti - ship missile vertical launcher, the soldier's bin is advanced so as to obtain a larger hangar space . weaponry: Domestic FL - 3000N type 24 are attached to the short range surface - to - air missile systems, domestic - type tube 1130 11 near the anti - tank guns, the theoretical rate of fire of 9,000 to 10,000 rounds per minute, 10 homemade pipe antisubmarine rocket depth charge launcher, the aircraft is greater than 50 (due to the demolition of huge missile firing unit, increases the area of the lower hangar deck),domestically produced j - 15 fighter jet, the Chinese made 9 with shipborne / utility helicopter, Domestic Direct - 8 transport helicopter, Ka - 28 ASW helicopter, import card - 31 helicopter early warning weaponry: Domestic FL - 3000N type 24 are attached to the short range surface - to - air missile systems, domestic - type tube 1130 11 near the anti - tank guns, the theoretical rate of fire of 9,000 to 10,000 rounds per minute, 10 homemade pipe antisubmarine rocket depth charge launcher, the aircraft is greater than 50 (due to the demolition of huge missile firing unit, increases the area of the lower hangar deck),domestically produced j - 15 fighter jet, the Chinese made 9 with shipborne / utility helicopter, Domestic Direct - 8 transport helicopter, Ka - 28 ASW helicopter, import card - 31 helicopter early warning .
electronics: shipborne radar for sea searches;satellite communication antenna;The Type 052C destroyer with missile defense is the same as that of the active phased array radar;Backup radar is a "top plate" radar system, mounted at the tip of the mainmast.From the looks of the electronic device, the basic and main masthead 052C destroyer is the same as the one being
Memorabilia
In 1982, the Soviet Union made according to 1143. 5 design building third - generation aircraft carrier decision rapportent "Order 105" (1143. 5 design of factory number) was named as" Tbilisi ", is now the" Admiral Kuznetsov "aircraft carrier"
early 1983, the Soviet Union proposed to build a second 1143. 5 carrier - type cruiser, which is designed for code 1143. 6 type, the ship was ordained under the name "Riga" No in the same year, "the order 106" (1143. 6),Likewise was done by the Ukrainian Union of Black Sea Shipyard in Nikolayev contracted
Dec. 4, 1985, "Order 106" ("Riga") in the slipway made their home in 1988, the "Riga" hull construction successfully that year on November 25 made their home in 1988, the "Riga" hull construction successfully that year on November 25 .
launching in July 1990, the "Riga" is renamed "unfinished Varyag, in memory of the 1904 - 1905 Russo - Japanese War in the sinking of the" Varyag cruiser launching in July 1990, the "Riga" is renamed "unfinished Varyag, in memory of the 1904 - 1905 Russo - Japanese War in the sinking of the" Varyag cruiser . after the collapse of the Soviet Union, "the Varyag from Ukraine Republic, November 1991," Varyag "rate of construction has reached 68% after the collapse of the Soviet Union, "the Varyag from Ukraine Republic, November 1991," Varyag "rate of construction has reached 68% .
in January 1992, Ukraine but because of the poor economy, unable to proceed, and the lockout of the in January 1992, Ukraine but because of the poor economy, unable to proceed, and the lockout of the . in 1998, by a Chinese company for $2000 (actual total spent 100 million dollars) at the expense of buying the "Varyag" in 1998, by a Chinese company for $2000 (actual total spent 100 million dollars) at the expense of buying the "Varyag" .
in July 1999, the Macau Company hired the ITC of the Cape Sable Company tug, tow "Varyag" began the long voyage in July 1999, the Macau Company hired the ITC of the Cape Sable Company tug, tow "Varyag" began the long voyage . 2002 of 3 March 1995, the "Varyag arrived in Dalian 2002 of 3 March 1995, the "Varyag arrived in Dalian .
26 April 2005, the" Varyag "In a large number of escort of tug under, may prove to be the first factory built by Dalian Shipyard for 30 tons of the Dockyard at 26 April 2005, the" Varyag "In a large number of escort of tug under, may prove to be the first factory built by Dalian Shipyard for 30 tons of the Dockyard at . early August 2005, the Varyag to the standard of the PLA navy gray of the fresh paint appears at the 300,000 - ton dock mooring quay early August 2005, the Varyag to the standard of the PLA navy gray of the fresh paint appears at the 300,000 - ton dock mooring quay .
27 April 2009, the Varyag in tugs of pushed left the original berth, entered the just completed in Dalian Shipbuilding Industry in the censer reef the third workshop of the new 27 April 2009, the Varyag in tugs of pushed left the original berth, entered the just completed in Dalian Shipbuilding Industry in the censer reef the third workshop of the new . 30 ton dock on August 21, 2009, the Varyag's bridge and the renovation of the series of operations for the official start of the 2012 30 ton dock on August 21, 2009, the Varyag's bridge and the renovation of the series of operations for the official start of the 2012 .
on September 23, p. 16, the opening ceremony of the flag - raising ceremony held in Dalian,the adjacent berth of USS 88 all full dress rehearsals for the ceremony to mark the delivery of a chinese aircraft carrier .
Sea Trials
On August 10, 2011, the varyag aircraft carrier platform (China), which is the first sea trial in On August 10, 2011, the varyag aircraft carrier platform (China), which is the first sea trial in . 29 November 2011, the varyag aircraft carrier platform (China) to sea a second test, which put to sea from the deck of an aircraft carrier have labeled the aircraft takeoff and landing zone marker line on a Carrier J 29 November 2011, the varyag aircraft carrier platform (China) to sea a second test, which put to sea from the deck of an aircraft carrier have labeled the aircraft takeoff and landing zone marker line on a Carrier J .
15 also being flown in test carriers, for adaptation of the 15 also being flown in test carriers, for adaptation of the . sea trial on 11 December 7 sea trial on 11 December 7 .
the end of the 2011 - 12 - 20 in the afternoon, the varyag aircraft carrier platform (China) to conduct a third sea sea trial the end of the 2011 - 12 - 20 in the afternoon, the varyag aircraft carrier platform (China) to conduct a third sea sea trial . The sea trials lasted 9 days The sea trials lasted 9 days .
9 January 8, 2012,The carrier varyag aircraft carrier platform (China) The Fourth beginning sea trials, returned on January 15, over a period of 8 days 9 January 8, 2012,The carrier varyag aircraft carrier platform (China) The Fourth beginning sea trials, returned on January 15, over a period of 8 days . on April 20, 2012, the varyag aircraft carrier platform (in China) putting to sea for sea trials in accordance with a fifth time on April 20, 2012, the varyag aircraft carrier platform (in China) putting to sea for sea trials in accordance with a fifth time .
Liaoning msa the twice for navigational warnings in Chinese sea trials of aircraft carrier platform this time lasts for approximately 9 days Liaoning msa the twice for navigational warnings in Chinese sea trials of aircraft carrier platform this time lasts for approximately 9 days . 11 On May 6, 2012, the varyag aircraft carrier platform (China) Dalian's departure from the berth, the Sixth began sea trials on 15 11 On May 6, 2012, the varyag aircraft carrier platform (China) Dalian's departure from the berth, the Sixth began sea trials on 15 .
5 pm Saturday, China's aircraft carrier is completed over a period of nine days of sea trials after the sixth,Liaoning Province Dalian berth back 5 pm Saturday, China's aircraft carrier is completed over a period of nine days of sea trials after the sixth,Liaoning Province Dalian berth back . 12 On July 30, 2012, the varyag aircraft carrier platform (China) finished 9th sea trial 2012 12 On July 30, 2012, the varyag aircraft carrier platform (China) finished 9th sea trial 2012 .
13 August 27, 2012 13 August 27, 2012 . start 10th sea trial on Aug. 30, 2011 at 9: 30, after four days of sea trials, the steady rests in Liaoning at Dalian Port Dock
10 times in the ninth sea trial, which lasted the longest, up to 25 days;The test run had the shortest duration, just under seven hours 10 times in the ninth sea trial, which lasted the longest, up to 25 days;The test run had the shortest duration, just under seven hours . 2012 on September 2, the aircraft carrier Varyag began tracing the gunwale of the painting, with black font on a different ship, an aircraft carrier on "16" is a white word 2012 on September 2, the aircraft carrier Varyag began tracing the gunwale of the painting, with black font on a different ship, an aircraft carrier on "16" is a white word .
font having been activated by the fleet of the trial, looked to have stereo feeling more font having been activated by the fleet of the trial, looked to have stereo feeling more . while in line with international practice, such a font is the United States and NATO countries use the while in line with international practice, such a font is the United States and NATO countries use the .
fans even suspected that this number is in honor of the new China "aircraft carrier" Admiral Liu Huaqing, born 1916 fans even suspected that this number is in honor of the new China "aircraft carrier" Admiral Liu Huaqing, born 1916 . 14 14.
China's Aircraft Carrier Full Dressing Stations To Carry Out The Ceremony Of Slope
19 September 2012, the netizen issued photo display, Dalian is China's No. 16 of the carrier platform is suspended from the full flag, wearing a navy uniform with a crowd in the station slopes from the deck of an aircraft carrier expected ceremony Chinese military enthusiasts have speculation, China's aircraft carrier is just round the corner before it formally delivered ceremony Chinese military enthusiasts have speculation, China's aircraft carrier is just round the corner before it formally delivered .
Global Times reporter on the afternoon of 19 interviewed an unnamed naval expert, said naval warships in leaders visit or during the parade, and important people visited and formal occasions of the departure, the station hosts a slope; and in the Army during the May Day holiday,New Year's Day, the anniversary of the founding of the Navy or during important festivals or the like, may be suspended from the full flag; The launch full suspension flag, held a ceremony to mark the hill station, is not the official service in the direct signal, but does not rule out in important festivals or major activities conducted rehearsals Global Times reporter on the afternoon of 19 interviewed an unnamed naval expert, said naval warships in leaders visit or during the parade, and important people visited and formal occasions of the departure, the station hosts a slope; and in the Army during the May Day holiday,New Year's Day, the anniversary of the founding of the Navy or during important festivals or the like, may be suspended from the full flag; The launch full suspension flag, held a ceremony to mark the hill station, is not the official service in the direct signal, but does not rule out in important festivals or major activities conducted rehearsals . # 16 of China's aircraft carrier is not completed by a Ukrainian aircraft carrier Varyag, on the basis and feasibility of China's first aircraft carrier training platform # 16 of China's aircraft carrier is not completed by a Ukrainian aircraft carrier Varyag, on the basis and feasibility of China's first aircraft carrier training platform .
, and until recently the Varyag are "16" of the starboard No.
