What is the hypothetical Soviet carrier's displacement, and could its wide flight deck fit a dry dock?
Short answerAbout 40,000 tons. The proposed docking solution is to hold the hull sufficiently high on blocks, using a high tide or extra water pumped into the closed dock to obtain clearance.
NotesA hypothetical Soviet carrier in the Red Fleet timeline has a displacement estimated at about 40,000 tons and a wide flight deck carried on sponsons. Its overall width raises concern about fitting into a dry dock. One proposed solution is to enter at high water with blocks positioned to hold the hull high enough for the projecting deck to clear the dock edges. Another suggestion is to close the dock and pump in extra water to raise the ship before placing the blocks. These are proposed accommodations for the imagined design; the suitability of a particular dock remains unestablished.