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India's Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant sails out from Kochi for the second phase of sea trials.

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India’s new aircraft carrier INS Vikrant heads out for the next round of sea trials.

Another view of VIKRANT heading out to third Sea Trial. Her 2 elevators certainly look small........... DFO

A recent photo of VIKRANT. DFO

Apparently only about a month away from being commissioned........ DFO

A recent dockside overhead view! DFO

India's first indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant was delivered to the Navy today, pictured alongside Lead Ship, Guided Missile Stealth Destroyer INS Kolkata.

Indian Navy Accepts Delivery Of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier “Vikrant”
The Cochin Shipyard ceremonially handed over the first indigenous aircraft carrier "Vikrant" to the Indian Navy on 28 July 2022.


Indian MoD press release

Indian Navy has created maritime history today by taking delivery of the prestigious Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) ‘Vikrant from her builder Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi. Designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house Directorate of Naval Design (DND) and built by CSL, a Public Sector Shipyard under the Ministry of Shipping (MoS), the carrier is christened after her illustrious predecessor, India’s first Aircraft Carrier which played a vital role in the 1971 war. Coinciding with the celebrations to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the reincarnation of Vikrant is a true testimony to the country’s zeal and fervor in pursuing capability build up towards enhanced maritime security.

The 262-meter-long carrier has a full displacement of close to 45,000 tonnes which is much larger and more advanced than her predecessor. The ship is powered by four Gas Turbines totaling 88 MW power and has a maximum speed of 28 Knots. Built at an overall cost of close to Rs. 20,000 Crs, the project has progressed in three Phases of a contract between MoD and CSL, concluded in May 2007, Dec 2014, and Oct 2019 respectively. The ship’s keel was laid in Feb 2009, followed by launching in Aug 2013. With an overall indigenous content of 76%, IAC is a perfect example of the nation’s quest for “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat” and provides a thrust to Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. With the delivery of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Vikrant, India has joined a select group of nations having the niche capability to indigenously design and build an Aircraft Carrier.

Continues, with photos, at - https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... r-vikrant/

Link from Tim.

Two recent views of India's new VIKRANT; quite a achievement! One of a handful of Countries to build their own carrier!.......... DFO

LM2500 Engines To Power India’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

The Indian Navy’s newest carrier, the Vikrant, has been commissioned with four LM2500 engines powering the ship with 88 MW giving her a maximum speed of 28 knots.

Continues, including image of one of the engines, at - https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/20 ... t-carrier/

Link from Tim.