INS Vikrant: PM’s Diwali Onboard India’s First Home-Built Carrier
Why in the news
Diwali aboard the carrier came with praise for the forces in Operation Sindoor.
About INS Vikrant (IAC-1)
- Aatmanirbhar Bharat symbol, named after the earlier ship active in the 1971 war.
- Builder: Cochin Shipyard Limited under the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier programme.
- Base: Western Naval Command; full operational clearance in 2024.
Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | 262 m by 62 m, 18 decks |
| Displacement | About 45,000 tonnes |
| Aircraft | 30, including MiG-29K and MH-60R |
| Crew | 1,600 personnel |
| Speed | Up to 28 knots, four gas turbines |
Exam angle
- Largest warship built in India.