Russia: Mistral replacement? Storm Supercarrier model unveiled in St Petersburgx

The model of the new aircraft carrier, the Storm Supercarrier, was unveiled in St Petersburg, Friday. The carrier is designed to accommodate the needs of multiple combat situations, in a variety of conditions and is capable of striking at either sea or land targets. The Storm will have an ice class for cold waters for presence in the Arctic. The aircraft carrier will have an ability to carry between 80 and 90 fighter planes and helicopters. It is capable of launching MiG-29K fighters and the latest of Russia s fifth-generation of T-50 helicopters and the older Kamov Ka-27. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitri Rogozin said the development was actioned for Russia to quickly build a new aircraft carrier, if France refuses to supply the Mistral, the delivery of which was cancelled due to the EU sanctions regime against Russia.