Новости за 09.05.2024

Summary: The Russian Navy decommissioned the Dmitry Donskoy, a Typhoon-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, in February 2023, earlier than initially planned. Originally commissioned in 1981 as TK-208 and later renamed, this submarine was the lead vessel of the Project 941 Akula class. It is the largest ever and something in terms of size the U.S. Navy never chose to match. 

Summary: The USS America (CV-66), a Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier, was scuttled in 2005 following a distinguished service career spanning over three decades, including participation in major conflicts like the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm.

Summary: The M60 Patton Main Battle Tank, unveiled during the height of the Cold War in 1960, stands as a testament to American ingenuity and the exigencies of geopolitical rivalries. Designed to confront the advancements of Soviet armor, the M60 featured superior firepower, enhanced armor, and a longer cruising range.

Summary: The U.S. Air Force is aggressively advancing its sixth-generation stealth fighter, the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, with a budget request nearing $3 billion to counter China's military expansion.

Summary: The USS United States supercarrier was envisioned in the late 1940s as a response to the emerging strategic needs of the nuclear age and the advent of jet fighters, which required larger and heavier aircraft capable of carrying nuclear bombs.

Summary: Despite the perceived vulnerability of aircraft carriers to modern anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) systems, many countries continue to invest in them. This ongoing commitment can be attributed to a couple of key factors.

Summary: The Seawolf-class submarine, a pinnacle of Cold War engineering, saw only three units completed due to post-Cold War budget cuts. Some called this class of vessel the F-22 Raptor of submarines.

Summary: The U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford, embodying cutting-edge technology and capable of carrying 90 aircraft and over 4,500 crew, represents the pinnacle of U.S. naval engineering with a $13 billion build cost - $120 Billion total for all new Ford-Class carrier.

Summary: Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov, the country's sole aircraft carrier, is notorious for its reliance on Mazut, an outdated heavy fuel, leading to frequent engine failures and excessive black smoke emissions.

Summary: The USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23), a Seawolf-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, is distinguished by its advanced capabilities and secretive missions.

Summary: The Royal Netherlands Navy's Walrus-class submarines, introduced in the 1980s, have played a pivotal role in NATO's naval operations, from hunting Russian submarines during the Cold War to participating in modern anti-piracy missions.

Summary: The USS Enterprise, the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the world, revolutionized naval operations with its unparalleled endurance and operational flexibility.

Summary: The F-111 Aardvark, a groundbreaking aircraft known for its innovative technologies, served the US Air Force from the 1960s to 1996 and the Royal Australian Air Force until 2010. As the first production aircraft with variable sweep wings, the F-111 introduced features like afterburners on turbofan engines and a terrain-following radar, which have since become standard in modern aircraft. Originally designed in two variants for the Air Force and Navy, the latter was canceled while the... Читать дальше...

Summary: During the Cold War, the Soviet Union developed the Lira-class submarines, known as the Alfa class, which featured innovative titanium hulls and lead-cooled nuclear reactors.

Summary: The MiG-23 "Flogger," designed during the Cold War to match the U.S. F-4 Phantom, ended up with a disappointing legacy due to various shortcomings. Introduced with advanced features like variable swing-wing geometry and beyond-visual-range intercept capabilities, the MiG-23 was nonetheless built as a cost-effective export fighter, compromising its performance and reliability.

Summary: Despite being larger and more heavily armed, the Montana-class would likely be ineffective in modern conflicts, particularly against a technologically advanced adversary like China.

Summary: The article critiques the United States' continued investment in aircraft carriers, likening them to obsolete battleships of the past due to their vulnerability to modern missile technologies.

Summary: During the final months of World War II, U.S. Navy battleships bombarded Japan, showcasing their might. Post-war, most were decommissioned, but with the Korean War's outbreak, three Iowa-class battleships were reactivated, joining the USS Missouri. These battleships, along with heavy cruisers, provided crucial shore bombardments against North Korean and Chinese forces, leveraging their main and secondary armaments to target military, industrial, and logistical sites. Despite their impactful... Читать дальше...

Summary: Between 1976 and 1997, the U.S. Navy built 18 Ohio-class submarines, with the lead boat, USS Ohio, entering service in 1981. Originally nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), USS Ohio and three others were converted to guided missile submarines (SSGNs) under the START II treaty.

Summary: America's naval strategy, centered on aircraft carriers since World War II, is outdated in today's multi-threat environment. With China, Russia, and others developing effective countermeasures like hypersonic weapons and anti-ship missiles, U.S. aircraft carriers are becoming predictable and vulnerable targets.

Summary: The U.S. Navy's Seawolf-class submarines, with a cost of $3.5 billion each, represent some of the most advanced undersea warfare technology ever developed, boasting capabilities that remain a concern for Russian and Chinese military strategists.