INS Vikrant to be commissioned in mid-August as it completes last phase of trials
11 Jul 2022 11:11:29
New Delhi, July 11: In a significant development, the Indian Navy has completed the fourth phase of the Sea Trials of the indigenous aircraft carrier Vikrant. During this development, integrated trials of the majority of equipment and systems onboard including some of the Aviation Facilities Complex equipment were undertaken.
The Ministry of Defence said the ship’s delivery is being targeted for the end of July 2022, followed by the commissioning of the ship in August 2022 to commemorate ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. The mammoth warship is the Indian Navy’s first Made in India aircraft carrier.
With Vikrant, the Indian Navy will have two functional aircraft carriers, the other being INS Vikramaditya. India will join the group of seven countries— USA, UK, France, Russia, Italy and China have niche capabilities of design and building of an Aircraft Carrier.
The Indigenous design and construction of Aircraft Carrier by Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard Ltd is a shining example in the Nation’s quest for ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India Initiative’ with more than 76% indigenous content. This has led to growth in indigenous design and construction capabilities, besides development of large number of ancillary industries.
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The ship has over 2,300 compartments with providing employment opportunities for over 2,000 CSL personnel and about 12,000 employees in ancillary industries. It is 262 m long, 62 m at the widest part and depth of 30 m minus the superstructure. There are 14 decks in all, including five in the superstructure.
The maiden sea trials of IAC were successfully completed in August, 2021. This was followed by second and third phases of Sea Trials in October 2021 and January 2022 respectively. During these three phases of Sea Trials, endurance testing of propulsion machinery, electrical & electronic suites, deck machinery, lifesaving appliances, ship’s Navigation and Communication systems was undertaken.