Russian aircraft carriers cost over a billion dollars to maintain.

The repair and overhaul of the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov cost approximately $1.1 billion, aiming to extend its operational lifespan by another 20 years.

The aircraft left the Admiral Kuznetsov before maintenance.

Russia begins maintenance process,refurbishing and modernizing equipment and weapons on the battlefield.Admiral Kuznetsov AirfieldThis year, with total estimated costs reaching $1.1 billion,LivejournalNews reported on March 17th.

Russian shipyards, when overhauling warships, usually only restore the ship's technical condition and combat readiness. However, the Admiral Kuznetsov is a special case, because...this airportA range of new equipment will be installed, and the machinery and weapons systems will be upgraded, extending the ship's lifespan by another 20 years.

IncludedCommissioned into the Northern Fleet in January 1991.The aircraft carrier Kuznetsov is now past its operational lifespan. Last year, before being deployed to Syria, the ship was inspected by a special committee.

The Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier is waiting in the port of Murmansk. Photo: Livejournal.

Valery Polovinkin, advisor to the Director General of the Krylov State Research Center, said the ship's boiler system, steam pipes, and propeller shaft will be restored. In addition, the aircraft arresting system will also be improved. The ship's arresting cables malfunctioned during combat in Syria, resulting in the Russian Navy losing a MiG-29K and a Su-33 fighter jet.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister for Defense Dmitry Rogozin suggested that the overhaul project could restore the P-700 Granit supersonic cruise missile system, the main offensive weapon of the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. He also left open the possibility of replacing this system with more modern and compact weapons such as the Kalibr missile.

According to VNE