Russian battlecruiser Pyotr Velikiy

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Russian battlecruiser Pyotr Velikiy built?Laid down 1986, Commissioned 1998
2. What is the scientific name?Project 1144 Orlan (NATO: Kirov-class)
3. What is the location?Flagship of the Northern Fleet, Russian Navy
4. What is the Pyotr Velikiy?The Pyotr Velikiy is a huge Russian warship that can travel on nuclear power. It is the last of its class and can carry many weapons and helicopters.
5. How big is the Pyotr Velikiy compared to other ships?It is the largest surface ship in the world. It can hold 16 big missiles and three helicopters.

Capital Ship: The most important and powerful type of warship in a navy's fleet.
Carrier Strike Group: A mobile naval force centered around an aircraft carrier, designed for offensive power projection.
Power Projection: A nation's ability to exert military force or influence far from its own territory.