Admiral Kuznetsov: Russia's Last Aircraft Carrier Is a 'Missile Farm'

Summary and Key Points: Russia’s only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, was designed as a hybrid warship, combining the capabilities of a missile cruiser and an aircraft carrier.

-Armed with an extensive array of missiles, including the P-700 Granit anti-ship missiles and 192 Gauntlet surface-to-air missiles, Kuznetsov could engage enemy targets from a distance without relying on its limited aircraft. The carrier also featured close-in weapon systems for defense against air and submarine threats.