Carrier Indigenous Airplane Vikrant – The largest and most complex Indian warship that has been designed and built on its first sea trial today, 50 years after its essential role in the 1971 war.
Tweet from the Grip of the Navy spokesman praised this “proud and historic moment for India”, mainly because it represents another step in the government’s search for the initiative of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make In India’, and promised, “More. Follow. .. ”
“India joins a certain group of countries that have a niche ability to design, build, and integrate sophisticated aircraft carriers. Reach this historical milestone even though there is a Covid-19 challenge (is) made possible by special efforts from all stakeholders,” the Navy said.
New Delhi: Carrier Traditional Vikrant Airplane – The largest and most complex Indian warships have been designed and built on their first sea trial today, 50 years after their essential role in the 1971 war. Tweet from the Grip of the Navy spokesman praised these “proud and historic moments For India “, especially because it represents another step in the government’s search for the initiative of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’, and promised,” More. Follow … ”
“India joins a certain group of countries that have a niche ability to design, build, and integrate sophisticated aircraft carriers. Reach this historical milestone even though there is a Covid-19 challenge (is) made possible by special efforts from all stakeholders,” the Navy said.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh called the Maiden Vikrant sea trial as “True testimony for our unwavering commitment to ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat'”.
“The Maiden Sea sortie from the carrier of the Vikrant traditional plane is a true testimony for our unwavering commitment to ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in defense. Realization of this milestone, regardless of Covid, shows the true dedication & commitment of all stakeholders for India,” he said.
A statement from the Navy said Vikrant was 262 m long, a maximum of 62m and 59m height, including superstructure. It has 14 decks – five in the superstructure. Designed for a crew of around 1,700, it has more than 2,300 compartments, including the cabin, to accommodate female officers.
“The ship has been designed with automation automation for engine operation, ship navigation and survivability … has a top speed of about 28 knots (about 52 km per hour) and the speed of roaming 18 knots (around 33.37) km per hour) with durability around 7,500 Marine miles (around 13,900 km), “Navy said in his statement.
Vikrant will operate with around 24 MIG-29K fighter jets built in Russia – the same fighters have been deployed at INS Vikramaditya. Currently, the only operational aircraft carrier is the only one.
“With the delivery of IAC (Vikrant), India will join a group of certain countries with the ability to design and build aircraft carriers. Which will be a real witness to the encouragement of Make-in-India from the Indian government,” the Navy said. Adding that, it’s a ship development program. It also includes 44 ships and submarines – all built with natives, he said.
Vikrant, it is expected to be assigned to serve next year, will increase superior combat capabilities, reach and flexibility for the country’s naval power, Rajnath Singh said in June.
“Combat capabilities, reach, and flexibility will increase the ability to be strong in our country’s defence and help secure India’s interests in the maritime domain,” Singh said after visiting Vikrant, who anchored at Cochin Harbor Kerala at the time. ”
The Commissioning Carrier Indigenous Aircraft (IAC) next year will be a tribute that is suitable for Indian independence, “Singh said. Adding it to boast nationally sourced content almost 75 per cent – from the design specifications used in construction and from the primary weapons to the sensor.
Vikrant is also known as the 1st Indigenous Aircraft Carrier or IAC-1