The navy of each state is an indicator of its wealth, power and authority. Since the Second World War, the arms race has begun, which does not end until now. Almost every sea power is trying to outperform the rival. The emerging two leaders, Russia and the United States are not giving up their positions. They own the largest warships in the world.
In the ranking are 10 positions, taking into account the length of vessels of various types.
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Izumo 248 m
Escaped destroyers-helicopter carriers of the type Izumo open the ten largest warships. They are designed to track down submarines and destroy them. The Japanese main destroyer "Izumo" entered the fighting system in 2015.
At the approach is another helicopter carrier "Kaga", which will be adopted in 2017.The length of the first military vessel is 248 m, and the crew's accommodation is about 1,000 military. Japanese can transport up to two dozen helicopters. This is the largest warship that Japan built.
9
Orlan 251 m
of Project 1144 " Orlan " cruiser are four heavy nuclear missile cruisers belonging to the Russian Navy. Three of them are now on modernization( Admiral Ushakov, Admiral Lazarev, Admiral Nakhimov).The Russian fleet consists of the cruiser Peter the Great, whose length reaches 251 m. The main purpose of the flagship is to destroy enemy aircraft carrier objects. It has a stock of several hundred missiles and many other ammunition. The crew capacity is 1035 people.
8
Уосп 257 m
Universal amphibious assault ships of the type "Уосп" are intended for the landing of US Navy troops on foreign territory. In total, this type of vessel was built eight, which are in service from 1989 to the present day. The length of the universal ship reaches 257 m. It is capable of transporting up to 40 aircraft, and is provided for more than two thousand crew members.
7
America 257 m
Universal amphibious assault ships of the type "America" are intended for the gradual replacement of military ships of the "Wosp" type. The mission of the ships remains the same: ensuring the landing of troops along with military equipment on the unequipped coast of the enemy. Currently, the main ship "America" was adopted and one more was built. According to the project of aircraft carriers of this type, 11 more ships are planned. The length of the head "landing" is just over 257 m. The military ship is designed for about 3000 military crews."America" is designed to carry 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 261 m
" Charles de Gaulle " - the first nuclear 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 accommodation on board is 1900 people. The ship is used since 2001 and takes part in military exercises and conflicts. This is the only aircraft carrier and the largest warship in France.
5
Clemenceau 265 m
French aircraft carriers such as " Clemenceau " were considered one of the most powerful warships in France. Two such ships were built: Clemenceau and Foch. The first was withdrawn from the arms of the French Navy, and the second sold to Brazil at the beginning of this century. Now the ship is called "Sao Paulo" and is in service with the Brazilian fleet. The aircraft carrier is capable of accommodating 39 aircraft on the deck. Its length is 265 m. The ship is able to accommodate more than 1300 crew members.
4
Gyratory 274 m
" Krechet " - the project of 1143 aircraft carrying cruisers. Only four aircraft carriers of this type were created: "Kiev", "Minsk", "Novorossiysk", "Baku".The last of the series, "Baku" has the longest length, which is almost 274 m. This ship was completely taken over by India in 2004, and was renamed "Vikramaditya".The combat modernized aircraft carrier is currently part of the Indian Navy. On its site, it is capable of transporting up to 36 aircraft and 1,300 crew members."Vikramaditya" is one of the largest combat ships.
3
Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Kuznetsov 306 m
" Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Kuznetsov " - one of the of the largest domestic warships at the present time. It is designed to protect the sea borders from possible attacks from other countries and is capable of damaging large surface targets. The length of the vessel is about 306 m. It is part of the Northern Fleet and is used since 1991 to this day. Kuznetsov can carry up to 40 aircraft and can accommodate up to 2,000 people. This is the first and only major aircraft carrier in our country.
2
Nimitz 332 m
Carriers of the Nimitz type are the largest warships that are in service with the United States. The type of American aircraft carriers is designed to destroy large surface targets and provides air defense. The military giant is capable of transporting 90 aircraft at a time, which is many times greater than that of other aircraft carriers. The maximum length of a huge vessel is more than 332 m, it can accommodate up to 3,200 people only on one ship, not counting the wing.
The mass of combat stocks on board is about two tons. The total number of aircraft carriers of the "Nimitz" type is ten. The cost of one "Nimitz" is about four and a half billion dollars. The first head ship Nimitz, which was named the type of aircraft carrier, was released in the 1970s. For all time in operation, the ships took part in wars that took place in Yugoslavia, Iraq, etc. The series includes ships: "Nimitz"( 1975);"Eisenhower"( 1977);Vinson( 1982);"Roosevelt"( 1986);Lincoln( 1989);"Washington"( 1992);"Stennis"( 1995);"Truman"( 1998);Reagan( 2003);"Bush"( 2009).The life of each of these vessels is 50 years.
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Enterprise 337 m
The aircraft carrier " Enterprise " is one of the largest combat ships in the world. Its length is 342 m. According to the project, another 5 aircraft carriers of this type were planned. But because of the large financial costs that went to 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 able to accommodate 90 helicopters and airplanes on its site, as well as up to 5,000 crew members. The battle ship participated in many military conflicts and went out twenty-five times in the sea. Currently, work is being carried out on the utilization of the aircraft carrier. He will be replaced by aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford, whose length is 337 m. Its construction was completed in 2013.Entry into operation is planned in 2016.
