India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant, the largest and most complex warship to be built in the country, began its sea trials on 04 Aug (Wednesday) , in a major milestone ahead of its planned induction into the Indian Navy by August next year.
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262 metres long,
62 metres wide
height of 59 metres.
Its construction began in 2009 by Cochin Shipyard Limited Kerala.
Weight : 40,000-tonne ,
Capacity: 2,300 compartments,
designed for a crew of around 1700 people,
specialised cabins to accommodate women Officers.
Cost : Rs 23,000 cr
Vikrant’ has a top speed of around 28 knots & cruising speed of 18 knots with an endurance of about 7,500 nautical miles. The vessel has 75 percent indigenous equipment and is the most complex warship ever built by India.
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Ch Narmada Naveen Kumar |
