Since ancient times, a powerful and well-organized navy has had crucial for any country that fought for world domination and cared about its own security. Therefore, over the past 100 years in different countries Thousands of powerful battleships and aircraft carriers were built around the world. This review is about the largest warships in the world.
1. "Akagi"
Akagi is an aircraft carrier that was built for the Imperial Japanese Navy. She was in service from 1927 to 1942 and took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Then the Akagi was heavily damaged during the Battle of Midway in June 1942 and was then deliberately scuttled. The length of the ship was 261.2 m.
2. "Yamato"
The Yamato-class battleships were built for the Imperial Japanese Navy and served during World War II. With a displacement of 73,000 tons, they were the heaviest battleships in history. The length of such a ship was 263 m. Although it was originally planned to build 5 Yamato-class ships, only 3 were completed.
3. "Essex"
The backbone of the US Navy's combat power during World War II was the Essex-class aircraft carrier. There were once 24 of these ships, but today only 4 survive and are used as museum ships.
4. "Nimitz"
Nimitz-class supercarriers are 10 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers built for the US Navy. These ships, 333 m long and weighing more than 100,000 long tons when fully loaded, were the largest warships in history. The ships have participated in many battles and operations around the world, including Operation Eagle Claw in Iran, the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan.
5. "Shinano"
Shinano is a 266.1 m long, 65,800 ton ship that was the largest aircraft carrier built for the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. However, with deadlines pressing, the warship was sent into battle without correcting several serious design and construction flaws. She eventually sank just 10 days after she was commissioned on November 29, 1944.
6. "Iowa"
In 1939-1940, the US Navy commissioned 6 Iowa-class battleships, but ultimately only 4 were completed. They served in several major American wars, including World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. The length of these battleships was 270 m, and the displacement was 45,000 “long” tons.
7. Lexington
Two Lexington-class aircraft carriers were built for the US Navy during the 1920s. The warships proved extremely successful and served in many battles. One of them, the Lexington, was sunk in the Battle of the Coral Sea in 1942, and the other, the Saratoga, was destroyed during an atomic bomb test in 1946.
8. "Kyiv"
Also known as Project 1143 Krechet, the Kyiv-class aircraft carriers were the first aircraft-carrying anti-submarine cruisers built in the Soviet Union. Of the 4 Kiev class vessels that were completed, 1 was decommissioned, 2 were mothballed, and the last one (Admiral Gorshkov) was sold to the Indian Navy, where it is still in service.
9. "Queen Elizabeth"
The Queen Elizabeth is a 2 aircraft carrier currently under construction for the British Royal Navy. The first, Queen Elizabeth, will be ready for use in 2017, and the second, Prince of Wales, is scheduled for completion in 2020. The length of the ship is 284 meters, and the displacement is about 70,600 tons.
10. “Admiral Kuznetsov”
The Kuznetsov class ships are the last 2 aircraft carriers built in the Soviet Navy. Today, one of them, Admiral Kuznetsov (built in 1990), is in service with the Russian Navy, and the second, Liaoning, was sold to China and completed only in 2012. The length of the ship is a staggering 302 m.
11. "Midway"
The Midway-class aircraft carriers were among the longest-serving aircraft carriers in history. The first one entered service in 1945 and was decommissioned only in 1992, shortly after participating in Operation Desert Storm.
12. "John F. Kennedy"
Nicknamed "Big John", the USS John F. Kennedy is the only ship in her class. It was a 320 m long aircraft carrier that was even capable of effectively fighting submarines.
13. "Forrestal"
In the 1950s, 4 Forrestal-class aircraft carriers (Forrestal, Saratoga, Ranger and Independence) were designed and built for the US Navy. It was the first supercarrier to combine high tonnage, aircraft lifts and a corner deck. The ships were 325 m long and had a displacement of 60,000 tons.
14. "Gerald R. Ford"
The Gerald R. Ford is a supercarrier that is being built to replace some of the existing Nimitz-class carriers. Although the new ships have a hull similar to the Nimitz aircraft carriers, they have introduced new technologies such as electromagnetic system aircraft launches, as well as others design features, designed to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. Also, the Gerald R. Ford warships will be slightly larger than the Nimitz (their length will be 337 m).
15. "USS Enterprise"
The world's first ship to carry nuclear-armed aircraft, the Enterprise (342 m long) was the longest and perhaps also the most famous warship in history. She remained in service for 51 consecutive years, longer than any other American warship, and was used in numerous battles and wars, including the Cuban Crisis, the Vietnam War, the Korean War, and more.
The navy of each state is an indicator of its wealth, power and authority. Since World War II, an arms race began that has not ended to this day. Almost every maritime power is trying to surpass its rival. The emerging two leaders, Russia and the United States, are not giving up their positions. They own the largest warships in the world. The rating presents 10 positions, taking into account the length of vessels of various types.
10. The top ten largest warships are opened by destroyers-helicopter carriers of the Izumo type. They are designed to track submarines and destroy them. The lead Japanese destroyer Izumo entered combat service in 2015. Another helicopter carrier, Kaga, is on the way, which will be put into service in 2017. The length of the first military vessel is 248 m, and the crew capacity is about 1000 military personnel. The Japanese is capable of transporting up to two dozen helicopters. This is the largest warship that Japan has built.
9. Project 1144 Orlan cruisers are four heavy nuclear-powered missile cruisers belonging to the Russian Navy. Three of them are currently undergoing modernization (Admiral Ushakov, Admiral Lazarev, Admiral Nakhimov). The Russian fleet is armed with the cruiser "Peter the Great", the length of which reaches 251 m. The main purpose of the flagship is to destroy enemy aircraft carrier facilities. It has several hundred combat missiles and many other ammunition in stock. The crew capacity is 1035 people.
8. Universal landing ships of the Wasp type are designed to land American Navy troops on foreign territory. A total of eight vessels of this type were built, which have been in service since 1989 to this day. The length of the universal ship reaches 257 m. It is capable of transporting up to 40 military aircraft, and is designed for more than two thousand crew members.
7. Universal landing ships of the America type are designed to gradually replace military ships of the Wasp type. The mission of the ships remains the same: ensuring landings together with military equipment to the enemy's unequipped coasts. Currently, the lead ship America has been put into service and another one has been built. Under the project of aircraft carriers of this type, 11 more ships are planned. The length of the lead “landing party” is just over 257 m. The military vessel is designed for approximately 3,000 military crew. "America" is designed to transport larger military equipment than Wasp and other aircraft carriers of the same size. Military vessels of this type are among the largest universal ships.
6. Charles de Gaulle is the first nuclear-powered ship and aircraft carrier of the French Navy, which replaced Clemenceau. The length of the flagship reaches 261 m, it is capable of transporting up to 40 aircraft structures. The crew capacity on board is 1900 people. The ship has been in use since 2001 and takes part in military exercises and conflicts. It is France's only aircraft carrier and largest warship.
5. French Clemenceau-class aircraft carriers were considered one of the most powerful warships in France. Two such ships were built: Clemenceau and Foch. The first was withdrawn from service with the French Navy, and the second was sold to Brazil at the beginning of this century. Now the ship is called "São Paulo" and is in service with the Brazilian fleet. The aircraft carrier is capable of accommodating 39 aircraft on deck. Its length is 265 m. The ship can accommodate more than 1,300 crew members.
4. “Krechet” – project of 1143 aircraft-carrying cruisers. Only four aircraft carriers of this type were created: Kiev, Minsk, Novorossiysk, and Baku. The last of the series, "Baku" has the greatest length, which is almost 274 m. This ship completely came into the possession of India in 2004, and was renamed "Vikramaditya". The modernized combat aircraft carrier is currently part of the Indian Navy. At its site it is capable of transporting up to 36 aircraft and 1,300 crew members. Vikramaditya is one of the largest warships.
3. “Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Kuznetsov” is one of the largest domestic warships at present. It is designed to protect maritime boundaries from possible attacks from other countries and is capable of hitting large surface targets. The length of the vessel is about 306 m. It is part of the Northern Fleet and has been in use from 1991 to the present day. Kuznetsov is capable of transporting up to 40 aircraft and can accommodate up to 2,000 people. This is the first and only large aircraft carrier in our country.
2. Nimitz-class aircraft carriers are the largest warships in service with the United States. The type of American aircraft carrier is designed to destroy large surface targets and provide air defense. The military giant is capable of transporting 90 aircraft at a time, which is many times greater than the capabilities of other aircraft carriers. Maximum length The huge vessel is more than 332 m, it can accommodate up to 3,200 people on just one ship, not counting the air wing. The mass of combat supplies on board is about two tons. There are ten Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in total. The cost of one Nimitz is about four and a half billion dollars. The first lead ship, the Nimitz, after which the type of aircraft carrier was named, was produced in the 70s of the last century. During all the time in operation, the ships took part in wars that took place in Yugoslavia, Iraq, etc. The series includes the ships: “Nimitz” (1975); "Eisenhower" (1977); "Vinson" (1982); "Roosevelt" (1986); "Lincoln" (1989); "Washington" (1992); "Stennis" (1995); "Truman" (1998); Reagan (2003); "Bush" (2009). Each of these vessels has a service life of 50 years.
1. The aircraft carrier Enterprise is one of the largest combat ships in the world. Its length is 342 m. According to the project, 5 more aircraft carriers of this type were planned. But due to the large financial costs that went into the first ship, the project was suspended. The ship was in service with the US Navy from 1961 to 2012. The ship's ammunition reached two and a half thousand tons. The area of the giant ship was capable of accommodating 90 helicopters and airplanes on its site, as well as up to 5,000 crew members. The warship took part in many military conflicts and went to sea twenty-five times. Currently, work is underway to dismantle the aircraft carrier. It will be replaced by the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, whose length will be 337 m. Its construction was completed in 2013. Commissioning is planned for 2016.
1st place:
Enterprise, USA - 342 m
Aircraft carrier. The ship was launched in the early 60s. She was one of the largest aircraft carriers planned for construction. However, due to the high cost of the Enterprise ($450 million), the project was stopped. This largest warship in the world, the only one in the group of giants who saw the world.
2nd place: 
Nimitz, USA – 330 m
Aircraft carrier class. They are the world's second largest warships and the largest active aircraft carriers. The group includes ten ships that have been created since 1975. They are equipped with nuclear power plants and can transport 90 aircraft.
In the arsenal of the American fleet there are other groups of aircraft carriers with similar sizes: Kitty Hawk, Forrestal, John F. Kennedy, Midway.
3rd place: 
“Admiral Kuznetsov”, Russian Federation – 305 m
Aircraft carrier. The famous ship includes heavy defensive and offensive weapons: missiles, anti-aircraft guns, anti-submarine guns. It can transport dozens of aircraft. Due to its high defense capability, the ship is called an aircraft-carrying cruiser.
4th place: 
"Liaoning", China - 304 m
Aircraft carrier. Initially, the ship was part of the Admiral Kuznetsov group of aircraft carriers. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the ship was decommissioned into the ownership of Ukraine, which later sold it to China for $25 million. The Chinese bought a warship under the pretext of converting it into a casino on the water. However, the aircraft carrier, having received a different name, became the first in the Chinese navy.
5th place: 
“Krechet”, India – 283 m
Group of cruisers. The Indian Navy operates two aircraft carriers. The largest of them is called "Vikramaditya", which used to be the property of the USSR and was called "Baku". India purchased the ship for $2.5 billion. It was equipped with Russian aircraft, heavy weapons were removed and a new take-off ramp was installed. Thus, the Soviet cruiser became an improved aircraft carrier.
6th place: 
Clemenceau, Brazil – 264 m
Aircraft carrier. Brazil bought it from France. The ship, renamed São Paulo, remained the last aircraft carrier of this class to enter service. It was equipped with new defensive systems, engines and sensors. The ship can transport 39 aircraft simultaneously.
7th place: 
“Charles de Gaulle”, France – 261 m
The first European nuclear-powered surface aircraft carrier. It is equipped with offensive weapons, defensive missile launchers and carries forty aircraft at a time. The ship can remain without refueling for twenty years.
8th place: 
“America”, USA – 257 m
Landing ships. These vessels are universal, as they can transport aircraft of all classes (including tiltrotors and fighter-bombers), tanks, all types of artillery and various groups of transport.
9th place: 
“Orlan”, Russian Federation – 252 m
They are nuclear-powered cruisers for defensive and offensive purposes. Created in the 70s - 90s. There are four vessels in the Orlan group, but one is in operation. The ship is equipped different types long-range missile launchers, anti-submarine weapons and other heavy weapons.
10th place: 
“Izumo”, Japan – 247 m
Destroyer-helicopter carrier. Today there is only one ship of this type, but another one is planned. The destroyer is focused on identifying underwater vessels and destroying them. It simultaneously transports 15 helicopters, several hundred infantrymen and dozens of vehicles. There are no offensive weapons in his arsenal, as this is contrary to the country's constitution.
Humans have long strived to create something great, raising the bar time after time and engaging in continuous displays of superiority and power. Each new creation, structure or mechanism had to be stronger, faster, taller, wider, larger and more durable than the previous ones. The military industry is no exception. Since ancient times, the strength of the navy largely determined the winner of the battle and clearly demonstrated the balance of power. Civilizations constantly fought for fertile lands and influence in strategically advantageous sea basins. As a result, over the past centuries, thousands of magnificent and amazing ships have been built, designed to testify to the military power of their country. In this selection you will find 25 of the largest military ships ever launched.
25. America-class universal landing ships
America is a huge attack ship and one of the largest ships in the US Navy. So far, there is only one ship of this configuration, and this is the USS America, built in 2014. The length of the vessel is 257 meters, and its displacement is about 45,000 tons!
24. Shokaku-class warship
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Both Shokaku-class aircraft carriers were built for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the late 1930s. Construction of the ships was completed shortly before the outbreak of World War II in 1941, and these ships were considered at one time to be virtually "indisputably the best aircraft carriers in the world." The Shokaku class vessel reached 257.5 meters in length. Both giants were sunk by the enemy in 1944.
23. Audacious-class ships
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The Audacious class aircraft carriers were designed by military engineers for the British government in the 1930s and 1940s. Show in action while fighting Nazi Germany they never succeeded, since the construction of these ships was completed after the end of World War II. Audacious warships participated in exercises and strategic operations from 1951 to 1979. The length of such a vessel was 257.6 meters.
22. Taiho class aircraft carrier
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Taiho was first launched in 1941 as an aircraft carrier for the Empire of Japan, built to fight in World War II. The total length of the ship was 260.6 meters, and its design assumed invulnerability even in the face of massive bombardment, torpedoing and other attacks on the hull. The aircraft carrier Taiho was supposed to be able to continue fighting in any conditions, but in 1944 it was all sunk. The ship sank after a direct hit by a torpedo fired by the American submarine USS Albacore during a fierce battle in the Philippine Sea.
21. Warship Akagi
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The Japanese navy has had its fair share of great ships, and Akagi is another of the Asian empire's famous aircraft carriers, serving from 1927 to 1942. The ship proved itself first in the Second Sino-Japanese War of the 1930s, and then during World War II in the legendary attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. The aircraft carrier's last battle was the Battle of Midway in June 1942. Akagi was seriously damaged in the battle, and its captain decided to scuttle the ship himself, which was a common practice among Japanese Navy captains in those years. The length of the ship was 261.2 meters.
20. Charles de Gaulle class warship
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Let's move straight to the numbers - the length of the French flagship Charles de Gaulle is 261.5 meters, and its displacement is 42,500 tons. Today, this warship is considered the largest warship in the entire Western Europe, still launched to participate in exercises and strategic operations. The flagship Charles de Gaulle was first commissioned in 1994, and today the nuclear-powered vessel remains the leading aircraft carrier of the French navy.
19. Ship INS Vikrant
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This is the first aircraft carrier built in India. This warship is 262 meters long and weighs about 40,000 tons. Vikrant is still in the process of being fitted out and is scheduled for completion in 2023. Aircraft carrier name with Indian language translated as “courageous” or “daring.”
18. English warship HMS Hood
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And this is one of the oldest warships on our list of the world's largest naval ships. HMS Hood was the last battle cruiser built for the Royal Navy. Launched in August 1918, HMS Hood measured 262.3 meters in length and boasted a displacement of 46,680 tons. The impressive cruiser was sunk by the Germans during World War II in the Battle of the Denmark Strait in 1941.
17. Combat vessel of the Graf Zeppelin class
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The four Graf Zeppelin-class ships were to become Kriegsmarine vessels (the German Navy of the Third Reich), and their construction was planned in the 1930s. However, due to political differences between the German Navy and the Luftwaffe (the air force of the Reichswehr, Wehrmacht and Bundeswehr), due to disagreements among the highest ranks of the Kriegsmarine itself, and because Adolf Hitler lost interest in the project, none of these impressive aircraft carriers were never launched. According to the engineers, the length of such a ship should have been 262.5 meters.
16. Yamato-class warships 
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The Yamato-class ships were warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy built and launched during World War II. The maximum displacement of these giants was 72,000 tons, for which they are still considered one of the heaviest warships in the history of the navy around the world. The total length of the Yamato-class vessel was 263 meters, and although 5 such warships were originally planned for construction, only 3 were eventually completed.
15. Clemenceau type vessel
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The Clemenceau-class aircraft carriers were a pair of warships in service with the French Navy from 1961 to 2000. In 2000, one of these aircraft carriers, Clemenceau, was disarmed and dismantled, and the second, Foch, was transferred to the Brazilian Navy. The aircraft carrier Foch remains in the port of Sao Paolo to this day. Its total length is 265 meters.
14. Aircraft carriers Essex 
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Here is the forefront of the US Navy during World War II, the Essex-class aircraft carrier. In the 20th century, this type of warship was the most common type of large warship. There were 24 of them in total, and 4 of these aircraft carriers are open to the public today as floating museums of American Navy history. So if you happen to travel to the states and want to get on board a real battle cruiser, the ships Yorktown, Intrepid, Hornet and Lexington will be happy to lift the veil of military secrets of the mid-20th century for you.
13. Battle aircraft carrier Shinano
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Shinano was a huge aircraft carrier that served in the Imperial Navy of Japan during World War II. The ship was 266.1 meters long and weighed 65,800 tons. However, the Japanese rushed to launch it, since at that time Shinano still needed design improvements. It is probably for this reason that the giant aircraft carrier lasted only 10 days in the war and was sunk at the end of 1944.
12. Iowa class warship
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The Iowa class fast battleships were built by order of the US Navy in 1939 and 1940 in the amount of 6 combat units. As a result, only 4 of the 6 ships were launched, but all of them took part in a number of important confrontations for America, including World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The length of these artillery armored ships was 270 meters, and the displacement was 45,000 tons.
11. Lexington-class aircraft carrier
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A total of 2 such aircraft carriers were built, and both ships were designed for the US Navy in the 1920s. This class of ships performed very well and was seen in many battles. One of these warships was the aircraft carrier Lexington, which was sunk by its enemies during the 1942 Battle of the Coral Sea. The second ship, Saratoga, was blown up during atomic bomb testing in 1946.
10. Kiev class combat vessel
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Also known as Project 1143 or the aircraft-carrying cruiser Krechet, the Kyiv-class ship was the first Soviet aircraft carrier to transport fixed-wing aircraft. To date, of the 4 ships built, one has been dismantled, 2 are out of commission, and the last one, Admiral Gorshkov, was sold to the Indian Navy, where it is still in service.
9. Queen Elizabeth class warship
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This is one of two Queen Elizabeth class vessels, and both of these aircraft carriers are still in the process of being equipped for the Royal Navy. The first ship is HMS Queen Elizabeth, and all work on its construction will be completed in 2017, the second is HMS Prince of Wales, which is scheduled to be launched in 2020. The hull length of the HMS aircraft carriers is 284 meters, and the maximum displacement is 70,600 tons.
8. Ship of the Admiral Kuznetsov type
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The Admiral Kuznetsov class aircraft carriers were the last warships of their kind built for the Soviet Navy. A total of 2 vessels of this class are known, and these are the Admiral Kuznetsov (launched in 1990, still in service in the Russian Navy), as well as the Liaoning (sold to China, construction was completed in 2012). The hull length of aircraft carriers of this class is 302 meters.
7. Midway-class aircraft carrier
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The Midway-class aircraft-carrying cruiser project turned out to be one of the most reliable and survivable design solutions in the history of the Navy. The first flagship of the class, launched in 1945, was the USS Midway, and she served the US Army until 1992. The ship's last assignment was participation in Operation Desert in 1991. Another ship in this class is USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, and it was decommissioned from service in 1977. The third aircraft carrier, USS Coral Sea, was transferred to reserve in 1990.
6. American warship USS John F. Kennedy
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Nicknamed Big John, the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy is the only one of its kind and the last conventionally powered ship in the US Navy. The ship reaches 320 meters in length, and at one time it was even capable of conducting combat operations against submarines.
5. Forrestal class warship
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This is one of 4 Forrestal class aircraft carriers, designed and built specifically for the US Army in the 1950s. The Forrestal, Saratoga, Ranger and Independence were the first supercarriers to combine significant displacement, elevators and an angular deck. Their length is 325 meters and their maximum weight is 60,000 tons.
4. Gunship Kitty Hawk
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The Kitty Hawk class was the next generation of supercarriers for the US Navy after the Forrestal class. There were 3 ships built in this line (Kitty Hawk, Constellation, America), all of them were ready for launch in the 1960s, and today they have already been decommissioned from service. The length of the hull is 327 meters.
3. Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
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The Nimitz ships are 10 nuclear-powered supercarriers owned by the American Navy. With an overall length of 333 meters and a maximum displacement of over 100,000 tons, these vessels are considered the world's largest warships underway. They have served in many battles around the world, including Operation Eagle Claw in Iran, the Gulf War, and recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
2. USS Gerald R. Ford
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This type of ship is planned to replace some of the still operational Nimitz-class supercarriers. The hull of the new ships will be very similar to the Nimitz cruisers, but in terms of technical equipment, the Gerald R. Ford class will be much more modern. In particular, such innovations as an electromagnetic catapult for launching aircraft and many other technological solutions designed to increase the efficiency of the ship and reduce the cost of its operation. The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carriers will be slightly longer than the Nimitz class vessels - their length will be 337 meters.
1. Combat ship USS Enterprise
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Here is the leader of our list and the first super-aircraft carrier with a nuclear power plant. USS Enterprise is the longest (342 meters) and most famous warship in the world. It has served the US Army for 51 years and is therefore also considered one of the longest-serving US aircraft carriers. The USS Enterprise served in many battles, including the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War and the Korean War. In addition, this cruiser took part in the filming of feature films. For example, some scenes from Star Trek and Top Gun (Star Trek) were filmed on the deck of the USS Enterprise, which is rightfully considered the largest American aircraft carrier and one of the 10 most dangerous warships on the planet.
October 30 marks the Founding Day of the Russian Navy. On this day in 1696, the Boyar Duma, at the insistence of Peter I, decided to create a regular Russian navy. Currently, the Russian Navy has more than 200 warships in service. We decided to highlight the ten best of them.
"Peter the Great"
"Peter the Great" is the only third-generation heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser of Project 1144 "Orlan" in service. It is one of the largest operational non-aircraft-carrying attack warships. The ship is designed to destroy enemy aircraft carrier groups. Construction of the cruiser began in 1986. It was launched in 1989. Now "Peter the Great" is the flagship of the Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy.
The length of the nuclear cruiser is 251 m. Displacement is 23,750 tons. "Peter the Great" reaches a speed of 57 km/h. The ship is capable of sailing for up to 60 days without replenishing food supplies. The cruiser's crew consists of 635 people. "Peter the Great" is one of the most modern and powerful ships of the Russian Navy and one of the most powerful attack ships in the world. The ship has the ability to engage large surface targets and protect naval formations from attacks from the air and enemy submarines. It has an unlimited cruising range and is equipped with strike cruise missiles capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 550 km. "Peter the Great" is equipped with the Granit anti-ship missile system. The ship is equipped with the S-300F anti-aircraft complex "Reef". There is also an autonomous shipborne anti-aircraft system “Blade” (“Dagger”). The cruiser is armed with the Kortik anti-aircraft missile and artillery system, which provides self-defense against a number of precision weapons, including anti-ship and anti-radar missiles, aerial bombs, airplanes and helicopters, and small ships. In addition, the cruiser "Peter the Great" is equipped with 130-mm multi-purpose twin gun mounts AK-130. The cruiser is also armed with two RPK-6M Vodopad anti-submarine missile and torpedo systems. To combat enemy torpedoes, the cruiser "Peter the Great" has the RKPTZ-1M "Udav-1M" anti-torpedo system. Two Ka-27 anti-submarine helicopters are based on board the cruiser.
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Missile cruiser "Moscow"
The missile cruiser Moskva is the flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. This ship was launched in 1983. The cruiser is designed to strike large enemy surface ships, primarily aircraft carriers, and ensures the combat stability of ship-based anti-submarine groups. In addition, the ship can provide air defense of remote formations and fire support for landing forces. The length of the ship is 186 meters. It can sail autonomously for 30 days. Crew - 416 people. Maximum speed cruisers - 60 km/h.
The ship is armed with the Reef S-300F anti-aircraft complex, the AK-130 cannon, the AK-630 artillery mount, the P-1000 Vulcan anti-ship missiles, and the Osa-M anti-aircraft missile system. The cruiser has one Ka-27 helicopter.
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Missile cruiser "Varyag"
The missile cruiser "Varyag" is the flagship of the Pacific Fleet. Made according to the same project as “Moscow”. It was launched in 1983.
The length of this ship is 186.4 m. “Varyag” reaches a speed of 60 km/h. It can sail autonomously for 30 days. Crew - 476 people. The cruiser has the same weapons as the cruiser "Moscow".
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Destroyer "Nastochivy"
The destroyer "Nastoichivy" is the flagship of the Baltic Fleet. It was launched on January 19, 1991. The destroyer is designed to suppress ground targets, including anti-landing defense targets, enemy manpower and equipment during amphibious operations, carry out anti-aircraft and anti-ship defense of formations and individual ships, combat enemy landing craft, patrol and perform combat service together with others by the fleet, solving other problems. The length is 156 m. The speed of the destroyer is 62 km/h. Crew - 296 people. It can sail autonomously for 30 days.
The ship is armed with 2 twin AK-130/54 artillery mounts, six-barrel AK-630 artillery mounts, P-270 Moskit anti-ship cruise missile launchers, two Uragan anti-aircraft missile systems, two RBU-1000 six-barreled rocket launchers, two twin torpedo tubes. There is one Ka-27 helicopter on board.
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The heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser "Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Kuznetsov" is designed to destroy large surface targets and protect naval formations from attacks by a potential enemy. The cruiser was launched in 1985. Part of the Northern Fleet. The length of the ship is 306 m. Speed is 53 km/h. Crew - 626 people.
Currently, the aircraft carrier's capabilities are limited due to the insufficient size of the air group. The cruiser is armed with the Granit anti-ship missile system, the Kinzhal ship-based anti-aircraft system, the Kortik anti-aircraft missile and artillery system, the RBU-12000 Udav anti-torpedo defense missile system, and the AK-630 gun mount.
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Submarine "Yuri Dolgoruky"
The Russian strategic nuclear submarine K-535 Yuri Dolgoruky was launched in 2008. So far, this is the only Project 955 Borey ship that has entered service. It is part of the Northern Fleet. The length of the submarine is 170 m, the underwater displacement is 24,000 tons. The surface speed is 28 km/h, the underwater speed is 53 km/h. The boat can sail autonomously for 90 days. Crew - 107 people.
The submarine "Yuri Dolgoruky" is armed with torpedoes, cruise missiles, and MANPADS. It can also launch Bulava ballistic missiles.
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Submarine "Severodvinsk"
The 4th generation multipurpose nuclear submarine Severodvinsk was launched in 2010. The surface speed of the submarine is 30 km/h, the underwater speed is 57 km/h. The length of the submarine is 119 m. Underwater displacement is 13,800 tons.
The submarine is armed with ten torpedo tubes, ZM-14, ZM-54 and P-800 Oniks missiles.
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Patrol ship "Tatarstan"
The patrol ship "Tatarstan" of project 11661 ("Gepard") is the flagship of the Caspian flotilla. Entered service on August 31, 2003. The superstructure of this ship is made of aluminum-magnesium alloys to ensure low visibility. The ship is designed to perform a range of tasks: searching for and combating underwater, surface and air targets, performing patrol duty, conducting convoy operations, as well as protecting the maritime economic zone. The length of the ship is 102.1 m. Speed is 52 km/h.
The main weapon of the ship is the Uran anti-ship missile system with X-35 type anti-ship cruise missiles. Artillery weapons include an AK-176M artillery mount and two AK-630M automated artillery mounts. The Osa-MA-2 anti-aircraft missile system is used for air defense. The ship is equipped with two double-tube 533 mm torpedo tubes as anti-submarine weapons, and one RBU-6000 rocket launcher as anti-torpedo weapons. It is possible to equip the ship with the Ka-27 ship-based anti-submarine helicopter.