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Video: Naval Variant Of Tejas Makes First Landing, Take Off From Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant
LCA Navy flying over INS Vikrant.
INS Vikrant is 262 metres long, 62 metres wide and it has a height of 59 metres. The carrier has over 2,300 compartments, designed for a crew of around 1,700 people, including specialised cabins to accommodate women officers. It has a top speed of around 28 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots with an endurance of about 7,500 nautical miles.
With the induction of INS Vikrant, the Navy has a two carriers in its fleet for the first time in years but not enough fighters to keep both warships operational.
It is believed that the Indian Navy has submitted a report to the Ministry of Defence identifying Rafale M as its choice.
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