INS Vikramaditya
Type: Aircraft Carrier
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: India
Manufacturer: Sevmash Shipyard
First Deployed: 2013
Overview
Originally Soviet Admiral Gorshkov (Kiev-class), extensively rebuilt for India. Commissioned 2013 as Indian Navy primary carrier. Operates MiG-29K fighters and Ka-31 AEW helicopters via ski-jump launch.
Technical Specifications
| beam | 60 m flight deck |
|---|---|
| crew | 1,600 + air wing |
| radar | Resistor-E suite |
| speed | 32 knots |
| length | 283 m |
| propulsion | 8 boilers, 4 steam turbines |
| displacement | 45,400 tonnes full load |
| launch_system | Ski-jump ramp 14.3 degree |
| aircraft_capacity | 26 MiG-29K + 10 helicopters |
Operators
- India (Indian Navy)
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