The T-34 and the AK-47 are very good examples of Russian technology - simply, but devastatingly effective.
You could call it brute force, but the Russians could come up with a simple but effective way of building carriers if they really mean business.
“You could call it brute force, but the Russians could come up with a simple but effective way of building carriers if they really mean business.”
About the T-34 and the AK-47; yep, good examples both of simple but effective weapons - btw, isn't the Military Channel great? Watch it quite often as well. However, the most recent reincarnation of the T-34 is the T-74. If you do indeed watch the Military Channel you well know how it fared in both Gulf wars against the Abrams. Concerning the AK-47; while it is very reliable the ballistics is about the same as the 30-30 Winchester, trajectory drops about one foot at one hundred yards. But, it is ok for house to house urban work. Being a Vietnam Vet, I am not however advocating the M-16 over it. The M-16 certainly had it's problems back in the day. But, perhaps over the past forty years it's been improved, couldn't say though.
Back to the carrier discussion; Yep, perhaps the Soviets could build a jump jet type of carrier or a helicopter platformed carrier. But, a Nimitz class carrier, nope, would have to see it to believe it...