Indian Navy A Step Closer To Operationalising Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant With First Landing, Take Off Of MiG-29K

The Indian Navy has taken a significant stride in its capabilities with the successful landing and takeoff of MiG-29K fighter jets on the deck of its INS Vikrant aircraft carrier.

This marks a major milestone in the Navy's efforts to fully integrate the new carrier into its fleet and expand its maritime capabilities.

The INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier, was commissioned in September 2022.

The INS Vikrant, which measures 262 meters in length, 62 meters in width, and 59 meters in height, has been designed to accommodate a crew of around 1,700 people, including specialized cabins for women officers. It boasts a top speed of 28 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots, with an endurance of 7,500 nautical miles.

According to reports, the Indian Navy has submitted a report to the Ministry of Defence identifying the Rafale M as its preferred choice for augmenting its fighter fleet.