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Russia's Kirov-class Battlecruiser Was Built to Destroy Navy Aircraft Carriers
Summary and Key Points: The Kirov-class battlecruiser, a formidable nuclear-powered warship, was designed by the Soviet Navy to counter U.S. carrier strike groups and project naval power during the Cold War. -Equipped with a vast array of weapons, …