2 Sep 2013 12:31

Modernization begins of heavy nuclear cruiser Admiral Nakhimov - commander

ST. PETERSBURG. Sept 2 (Interfax-AVN) - The heavy nuclear missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov of Project 11442 will be capable of carrying up to 80 missiles after its modernization, Navy Commander Admiral Viktor Chirkov told the press on Monday.

"A comprehensive modernization of the missile cruiser Admiral Nakhimov of Project 11442 has begun. Following its modernization the missile cruiser will be capable of carrying up to 80 missiles intended to be used for various purposes, he said.