Largest surface combat ship in active service

According to Official Guinness Records,

Discounting aircraft carriers, amphibious assault ships and submarines, the largest combat ships in the world today are the Russian Kirov Class cruisers. Measuring 252 m long with a beam of 28.5 m, they displace 28,000 tonnes fully loaded and have a top speed of 32 knots (59 km/h). Its main armaments are a variety of missiles for large surface targets and aircraft.

For a complete list of 2010 records, please visit 2010 Guinness Records in Russia.

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