Russia will send only aircraft carrier for repairs

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Россия отправит единственный авианосец на ремонтIn the process of repair will be upgraded separate systems of propulsion and systems.

The modernization of the only Russian aircraft carrier – heavy cruiser “Admiral Kuznetsov” – will last two to three years.

According to the interlocutor of the Agency, in the process of repair will be upgraded separate systems of propulsion and systems, providing the support vehicle.

Earlier on Monday, defense Ministry and United shipbuilding Corporation (USC) signed a contract for the repair of “Admiral Kuznetsov”. The amount and terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Last summer, Agency sources estimated the cost of the repair and modernization of “Admiral Kuznetsov” in the amount of up to 50 billion rubles. For comparison, the repair and modernization of similar aircraft carrier “Vikramaditya” (formerly “Admiral Gorshkov”) to Indian Navy at a cost estimated at $2.3 billion.

In March last year, the newspaper “Izvestia” reported that the repair and modernization of “Admiral Kuznetsov” can cost 65 billion rubles, this will prolong the service life of the vehicle for 20 years.

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