India’s indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant is back from its initial sea trials which concluded successfully
New Delhi:
Indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant, India’s largest and most complex warship ever designed and built, successfully completed its maiden voyage just a few days ago.
NDTV got access to the aircraft carrier after coming back from a 5 day voyage.
Built at a cost of around Rs 23,000 crore, Vikrant left last Wednesday for important sea trials before inducting into the Indian Navy by August next year.
Vikrant’s delivery is being targeted to coincide with the celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of India’s independence.
Vikrant’s Island, India’s first domestic aircraft carrier – shown here, onboard sensors, bridge and flag bridge
The IAC Vikrant has an endurance of about 7,500 knots
Vikrant’s Turbine Control Room. From here the integrated platform management system of the ship runs. IMPS controls the main propulsion machinery and power generating equipment
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh called Vikrant’s first sea trials a true testament to our unwavering commitment to “Atmanirbhar Bharat”.
Inside the ship’s control center – Vikrant’s propulsion system, machinery, power generation system and all ancillary systems are monitored and operated through multifunction displays
Commodore Vidhyakar Harke, Commanding Officer of Vikrant
One of the two lifts on the Vikrant is used to transfer fighter aircraft and helicopters from the hangar space below deck to the aircraft carrier’s flight deck.
The Vikrant has a top speed of around 28 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots
Vikrant’s island and flight deck
Vikrant’s island and flight deck
Vikrant is 262 meters long, 62 meters wide and its height is 59 meters. Its construction started in 2009.
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