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Source: The post is based on the article “Navy plans for another Vikrant-size carrier before Vikramaditya retires” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023.
What is the News?
Indian Navy plans for another INS Vikrant-size Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) with some modifications.
The Indian Navy has planned for another INS Vikrant-size Indigenous Aircraft Carrier(IAC).
The upcoming IAC-2 would be bigger than the present IAC-1.INS Vikrant’s size is around 44,000 tonnes and the IAC-2 planned was around 65,000 tonnes.
Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) will be given the order for IAC-2 as it has acquired considerable expertise in building an aircraft carrier with INS Vikrant. It has said that it can deliver another vessel in 8 years from date of order.
Note: The Indian Navy requires three aircraft carriers because when the ship undergoes maintenance, it takes time given its size and the possible delays.
What is INS Vikrant?
INS Vikrant was commissioned in September 2022 and is currently undergoing aviation trials. It is expected to be operationally ready by the end of 2023.
