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PROJECT 85/VI CARRIER
Code - N730
£1.75  
Qty
Date - 1954
Type - CVA
Description - PROJECT 85/iv CARRIER N730 Planned in 1953/54 to carry new fast jets, being designed by Yakovlev and Tupolev. At least two carriers proposed but cancelled by Khrushchev in December 1955. Displacement 24,000 tons Speed 32 knots Dimensions 250m x 31.6m Armament 16 x 100mm 24 x 57mm 16 x 45mm Aircraft 40 Armour 50mm Belt, 70mm Deck