Air wing In the original project specifications, the ship should be able to carry up to 33 fixed-wing aircraft and 12 helicopters . The primary aircraft carried are Sukhoi Su-33 fighters, naval variants of the Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker. Kamov Ka-27 naval utility helicopters (and subsequent variants) make up the helicopter wing, providing anti-submarine, maritime patrol and naval assault mobility capabilities. In addition, the Kamov Ka-52K "Katran" attack helicopter, a naval variant of the Kamov Ka-50, can also be included in its air wing.
air wing in the original project specifications the ship should be able to carry up to 33 fixed-wing aircraft and 12 helicopters  the primary aircraft carried are sukhoi su-33 fighters naval variants of the sukhoi su-27 flanker kamov ka-27 naval utility helicopters (and subsequent variants) make up the helicopter wing providing anti-submarine maritime patrol and naval assault mobility capabilities in addition the kamov ka-52k "katran" attack helicopter a naval variant of the kamov ka-50 can also be included in its air wing