Project 23000E

Project 23000E or Shtorm is a multi-purpose, heavy aircraft carrier project being designed by the Krylov State Research Center for the Russian Navy. The cost of the supercarrier is estimated as being anything from $1.8 billion to $5.63 billion at present exchanged rates, with development likely to take ten years. The carrier is being considered for service with the Russian Navy's Northern Fleet. Nevskoye Design Bureau is also reported to be taking part in the development project. However, analyst David Axe expressed doubt as to whether Russia has the skill, resources, and capacities necessary to build such a large aircraft carrier.