Prime Minister Modi applauds INS Vikrant for successfully berthing for the first time
India's first aircraft carrier INS Vikrant successfully berthed for the first time. Built under Indian Navy's Project Sea Bird,
New Delhi: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised INS Vikrant for successfully berthing for the first time at the newly constructed Aircraft Carrier pier, at Karwar.
In response to a tweet by Indian Navy, Prime Minister tweeted :
"Remarkable!"
India's first aircraft carrier INS Vikrant successfully berthed for the first time. Built under Indian Navy's Project Sea Bird, this is a landmark in enhancing ship-berthing capacity, Karnataka Naval Area, Karwar Base.
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INS Vikrant (IAC-1) is a Majestic-class aircraft carrier that was designed and built at the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi, India. The keel of the vessel was laid down in February 2009, and it was launched in August 2013.
The carrier underwent extensive sea trials and tests before being commissioned into the Indian Navy on 29 February 2023.
Read Also : SAIL emerges champion in All India Public Sector Volleyball TournamentThe INS Vikrant has a displacement of around 40,000 tons and measures about 262 meters (860 feet) in length. It has a complement of approximately 1,500 personnel, including the ship's crew and air wing. The carrier is capable of operating a mix of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
It represents a significant milestone for India's indigenous defence capabilities and the country's aim to become self-reliant in defence production.
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