So, Russia’s lone aircraft carrier uses mazut or heavy fuel oil for propulsion. Anyone have any idea why as I sure don’t?
I would think it would use nuclear for propulsion
I would think it would use nuclear for propulsion
Good point sir. I was just surprised it’s not nuclear poweredTake out the fuel supply ship in combat and it becomes worthless, just a floating small island. Remember, the planes need fuel too.
Are you talking this one?I think I read the Russians have commissioned Nork Shipbuilding Ltd. to construct one. The keel will be laid as soon as sanctions permit.
well...It's one thing to kill a sub full of 70-120 guys but another thing entirely to kill 1,700.
So, this one would have a nuclear reactor it says. I won’t hold my breath
Well, above surface, yeah.Russia has a large number of nuclear powered icebreakers and operate the only nuclear powered container ship. They have a pretty decent track record with nuclear propulsion.
Even by Russian standards, in today's world, 1,700 sailors is nothing to sneeze at.well...
Probably easy because they have the infrastructure for the oil burner, the ability to support underway replenishment, easy to maintain and operate.
Before Covid, I traveled to France often. I know many people who have large space heaters that heat the whole house. They use what they call MAZUT. It is a heavy oil similar to what we would call Heating Oil. Very slightly more viscous than heating oil here in the USA.So, Russia’s lone aircraft carrier uses mazut or heavy fuel oil for propulsion. Anyone have any idea why as I sure don’t?
I would think it would use nuclear for propulsion
Hard to convey a joke on here, I was more worried about the Submariners. Old submarine joke.Even by Russian standards, in today's world, 1,700 sailors is nothing to sneeze at.
oh, gotchaHard to convey a joke on here, I was more worried about the Submariners. Old submarine joke.