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INS VIKRANT
ABOUT INS VIKRANT It is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft carrier. The ship has been designed in-house by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by M/s Cochin Shipyard Limited. It was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2022.
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ABOUT INS VIKRANT It is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft carrier. The ship has been designed in-house by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by M/s Cochin Shipyard Limited. It was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2022.
ABOUT INS VIKRANT
- It is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft carrier.
- The ship has been designed in-house by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by M/s Cochin Shipyard Limited.
- It was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2022.
FEATURES OF INS VIKRANT
- With a length of 262 metres and a width of 62 metres, the massive aircraft carrier boasts 14 decks.
- Displacement capacity: Its full-load displacement is 43,000 tonnes.
- Propulsion: It is powered by four Gas Turbines totaling 88 MW of power and has a maximum speed of 28 knots.
- Endurance: 8,600 miles (13,890 kilometres) and it is capable of functioning independently for up to 45 days at sea.
- It is capable of operating an air wing consisting of 30 aircraft comprising MIG-29K fighter jets, Kamov-31, MH-60R multi-role helicopters, in addition to indigenously manufactured Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) and Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) (Navy).
- Using a novel aircraft-operation mode known as STOBAR (Short Take-Off but Arrested Landing), INS Vikrant is equipped with a ski- jump for launching aircraft and a set of ‘arrester wires’ for their recovery onboard.
WHAT DID THE PM SAY?
- Prelims: Key facts, institutions, locations and terminology in the article.
- Mains: Connect the topic with Economy, Polity & Governance.
- Revision: Use the article headings to prepare concise notes and answer-writing points.
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Prelims practiceWith reference to INS VIKRANT, consider the following statements:
- It is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft carrier.
- The ship has been designed in-house by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by M/s Cochin Shipyard Limited.
- It was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2022.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3. All three statements are drawn from the article.
Mains practiceDiscuss the background, key issues and significance of INS VIKRANT for India.
Answer in 250 words.
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- ABOUT INS VIKRANT
- FEATURES OF INS VIKRANT
- WHAT DID THE PM SAY?
Frequently asked questionsFrequently asked questions
Why is Ins Vikrant in the news?
ABOUT INS VIKRANT It is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft carrier. The ship has been designed in-house by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by M/s Cochin Shipyard Limited.
What are the key facts about Ins Vikrant?
It was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2022. FEATURES OF INS VIKRANT With a length of 262 metres and a width of 62 metres, the massive aircraft carrier boasts 14 decks. Displacement capacity: Its full-load displacement is 43,000 tonnes.
Why is Ins Vikrant important for UPSC preparation?
The topic connects current developments with Economy, Polity & Governance and is relevant for both objective revision and analytical answer writing.