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INS Vikrant sails out from Kochi for 4-day training

INS Vikrant sails out from Kochi for 4-day training ​ By IANS | ​ 0 Views INS Vikrant sails out from Kochi for 4-day training. Image Source: IANS News Kochi, Aug 4 : INS Vikrant, also known as Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 1 (IAC-1), sailed out on Wednesday for its maiden trial into the Arabian Sea which will go on for four days. The aircraft carrier has been constructed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited for the Indian Navy, On board includes close to 1,500 officials, including officers and sailors. The highlight of this warship is that it is the first aircraft carrier to be built in the country. Work on the ship s design began in 1999, and the keel was laid in February 2009. The carrier was floated out of its dry dock on December 29, 2011 and was launched on August 12, 2013.

India s first indigenous aircraft carrier begins sea trial

New Delhi, August 4 In what is a significant step towards making military equipment within India, the indigenously made sea-going aircraft carrier the INS Vikrant, on Wednesday, set out on its maiden sea trial. The 44,000 tonne ‘indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC)’ is being made at the state-owned Cochin shipyard at Kochi, Kerala. The aviation complex will be tested using the Russian MiG 29K jets that will use its deck to take off and land. The carrier is expected to be completely operational by 2022. This will happen in the backdrop of the India-China race to expand their Naval strength. China has two operational and two under-construction aircraft carriers, and plans half a dozen carriers by 2030.

INS Vikrant, First Make-In-India Aircraft Carrier Begins Sea Trials In Kochi

INS Vikrant, First Make-In-India Aircraft Carrier Begins Sea Trials In Kochi
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