Text: Western Military District Press Service
Photo: Aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov. Western Military District Press Service
Northern Fleet (NF) aircraft-carrying cruiser Admiral Flota Sovetskogo Soyuza Kuznetsov sailed for the Barents Sea to prepare for air wing training flights.
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Russian Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov Gears Up for Training Flights
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Among scheduled tasks, it is planned to measure magnetic fields of the ship and test serviceability of all systems maintaining flights of Su-33 fighters.
In addition, the carrier's crew will hold damage control drills and practice maneuvering in heavy traffic zones.
For the crew of Admiral Kuznetsov, this exercise is a preparation for coming all-round combat training activities with participation of NF surface ship divisions, submarines, naval aircraft, and coast defense force.