Step 1: Designing and equipment outfitting

After Varyag was purchased from Ukraine, it underwent a long refit. Transforming the aircraft carrier demands new knowledge, technology and materials, such as comprehensive designs, engines and radars. Developing these technological capacities needs the support of the entire country.

In the process of equipment outfitting, the equipment was installed on the aircraft carrier. The equipment included the catapult, necessary electronic gear, the weapons system, the command system, and living facilities.