The press service of the Indian Navy has announced that trials of the domestically developed aircraft carrier “Vikrant” for the country’s army have ended.
“On Sunday, July 10, Indian aircraft carrier Vikrant completed the fourth phase of maritime tests and preparations are underway for its delivery to the Indian Navy,” the service said in a statement.
According to Indian Navy officials, “The ship tests in question have been successful, where extensive inspection of key equipment and systems, including equipment responsible for flight and aircraft communications , was performed and is expected to be delivered. . The Indian Navy will officially begin its work on August 15, in conjunction with the celebration. ” 75th Anniversary of Independence of India.
India started Vikrant’s development at Cochin Shipyard Limited Shipyard in 2006 and first put it in the water in 2013 and was supposed to be handed over to the army in 2015 but the process was delayed several times due to technical reasons. and financial reasons.
With a length of 262 meters, a width of 62 meters and a displacement of 39,000 tons, this aircraft can accelerate to 28 knots, carry a crew of 1,645 and carry 36 to 40 warplanes. Russian MiG-29K fighters, as well as helicopters.
The ship is armed with four 76 mm artillery systems designed by Italian Leonardo, launchers for Barak-1 and Barak-8 anti-aircraft missiles, and Russian AK-630 anti-aircraft systems.
Source: Russian weapons
Source: Arabic RT
