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I'm having difficulties classifying one of the ships. The Russian Kara (aka Berkut-B, aka Azov, aka Project 1134b, aka Kerch) ship is listed in some references as a Cruiser, others a Destroyer. Anyone know which is more accurate? I've even got one site that lists it in Russia's Crusier inventory, then has the specs in the Destroyer section :(
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From what I found in the Net they are classified by the russians as BPK.

And from

http://www.armscontrol.ru/atmtc/Arms_sy ... SR_USA.htm

We get:
BPK - Bol'shoy Protivolodochny Korabl' = CG/DDG/DD - Large ASW Ship (Guided Missile Cruiser/ or Destroyer)

So, it could be either a Destroyer or a Cruiser...

Comparing displacement
(FAS.org data)

Kara
Displacement (tons): 8,200-8,565 tons standard / 8,825-9,700 tons full load

CGN - 38 Virginia
Displacement Light Displacement: 10663 tons / Full Displacement: 11666 tons

DDG ARLEIGH BURKE class
FLIGHT I 8,300 tons full load
FLIGHT IIA 9,192-9,217 tons full load

Make your choise!
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Post by Baloogan »

Its a big destroyer methinks
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Post by Draken »

Or a small crusier.... :wink:
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Post by Baloogan »

is a peir with a helipad a small aircraft carrier? no.
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