DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
INS Vikrant (IAC-1) is India first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier, constructed at Cochin Shipyard. Displacing 45,000 tonnes, it operates MiG-29K fighters and Kamov Ka-31 helicopters using a STOBAR (Short Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) configuration. Its commissioning in 2022 made India the sixth nation to design and build its own aircraft carrier.
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VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
INS Vikrant - Cochin Shipyard
VENTAJAS
- Indigenous design builds sovereign carrier capability
- STOBAR configuration proven and cost-effective
- MiG-29K provides credible fighter capability
- First-of-class with lessons for future carriers
DESVENTAJAS
- Smaller air wing than CATOBAR carriers
- STOBAR limits aircraft launch weight
- No AEW fixed-wing aircraft capability
- Single carrier limits sustained operations
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
BEAM62 M (Flight Deck)
CREW1,600 Including Air Wing
RANGE7,500 Nm
SPEED28 Knots
LENGTH262 M
AIRCRAFT26 MiG-29K + 10 Helicopters
PROPULSION4x GE LM2500+ Gas Turbines, 80 MW
DISPLACEMENT45,000 Tonnes (Full Load)
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