The Kuznetsov class is Russia’s primary aircraft carrier and serves as a key power projection asset for the Russian Navy. Using a ski-jump ramp, it launches Su-33 and MiG-29K fighters while also supporting extensive helicopter operations and acting as a flagship for large naval task groups during exercises and deployments in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pacific regions.
| Ship Name(s) | Line Name |
|---|---|
| Fujian, Shandong | People's Liberation Army (Chinese) Navy |
| Admiral Kuznetsov | Russian Navy |