India Achieves Historic Milestone With INS Vikrant, Its First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 13/10/2023 at 13:39

INS Vikrant da Índia (Imagem / Reprodução: Interesting Engineering)

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The INS Vikrant Marks A New Era For India In The Select Group Of Nations Capable Of Building Their Own Aircraft Carriers.

A India Has Just Achieved A Historic Milestone, joining the exclusive club of nations that not only possess aircraft carriers but also have the capability to build them from scratch. The INS Vikrant, the latest and proud member of the Indian Navy, symbolizes this remarkable achievement. According to the Indian Navy, the vessel was built with 90% domestic materials, including steel.

INS Vikrant: A Homegrown Giant

Launched in 2005 with a steel-cutting ceremony at the Cochin shipyard, the INS Vikrant project represented a milestone not just as the first Indian aircraft carrier built with indigenous steel, but also as a testament to the power of teamwork and national engineering. Over 50 Indian companies collaborated on this colossal project, culminating in the ship’s first sea trials on August 4, 2021.

Future-Proof Technology And Innovation

The INS Vikrant is more than just an aircraft carrier. It incorporates extensive automation in machinery operations, navigation, and survival capabilities. Powered by four General Electric LM-2500 gas turbines, which together generate 80 MW of power, the ship is capable of speeds of up to 28 knots or 52 km/h. This Indian Navy vessel is a true masterpiece of naval engineering.

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Defense Capability And Air Power

In addition to its impressive technical specifications, the INS Vikrant is also armed to the teeth. It is equipped with a 32-cell vertical launch system (VLS) for the Barak 8 surface-to-air missile, four Otobreda 76mm guns, and four AK-630 close-in weapon systems. It can accommodate a varied fleet of aircraft, from Russian MiG-29K fighters to Indian-made Dhruv helicopters.

According to Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff of India, the INS Vikrant is expected to achieve full operational status by November 2023. This giant of the seas is not only a strategic asset for India but also a symbol of what the country can achieve in terms of self-sufficiency and technological innovation.

YouTube video — India’s INS Vikrant (Video / Source: Interesting Engineering)

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India Achieves Historic Milestone With INS Vikrant, Its First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

The INS Vikrant Marks A New Era For India In The Select Group Of Nations Capable Of Building Their Own Aircraft Carriers.

INS Vikrant: A Homegrown Giant

Future-Proof Technology And Innovation

Defense Capability And Air Power

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