In India, the "final launch" of the aircraft carrier Vikrant
On Thursday at the Indian enterprise Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), the ceremony of “final launching” of the first aircraft carrier under construction in India, Vikrant, was held, the blog bmpd with reference to timesofindia.
In fact, this is the third conclusion of the ship from the dry dock. “For the first time, the ship hull was removed from the 29 December 2011 dock of the year for technological reasons in order to free the dock for the launch of a commercial vessel under construction. The second time the aircraft carrier was removed from the 12 August 2013 construction dock during the "baptism" ceremony, when it received the name Vikrant. Now, after the “final” launch, the ship will be completed afloat, ”the blogger writes.
The construction of the aircraft carrier began in 2008, the official groundbreaking ceremony took place in February 2009. The Russian company Nevskoye Design Bureau, as well as the Italian company Fincantieri, actively participated in the development of the project.
The construction itself was repeatedly interrupted and is being carried out with a large lag behind the schedule. The project cost during this time has increased significantly. The transfer of the Navy ship is scheduled for 2018. However, experts consider this period to be "too optimistic." In their opinion, the aircraft carrier will be transferred the fleet not earlier than 2020
Help bmpd: “Vikrant has a total displacement of 37,5 thousand tons, the longest length of 262 meters and the greatest width of 60 meters. The ship uses a springboard to take off aircraft. and should carry the air group in the composition of the MiG-29K / KUB, Naval Tejas fighters, the RLDN Ka-31 helicopters and anti-submarine helicopters (up to 20 fighters and 10 helicopters). The aerotechnical equipment, including aerofinishers, will be Russian-made. ”
In fact, this is the third conclusion of the ship from the dry dock. “For the first time, the ship hull was removed from the 29 December 2011 dock of the year for technological reasons in order to free the dock for the launch of a commercial vessel under construction. The second time the aircraft carrier was removed from the 12 August 2013 construction dock during the "baptism" ceremony, when it received the name Vikrant. Now, after the “final” launch, the ship will be completed afloat, ”the blogger writes.
The construction of the aircraft carrier began in 2008, the official groundbreaking ceremony took place in February 2009. The Russian company Nevskoye Design Bureau, as well as the Italian company Fincantieri, actively participated in the development of the project.
The construction itself was repeatedly interrupted and is being carried out with a large lag behind the schedule. The project cost during this time has increased significantly. The transfer of the Navy ship is scheduled for 2018. However, experts consider this period to be "too optimistic." In their opinion, the aircraft carrier will be transferred the fleet not earlier than 2020
Help bmpd: “Vikrant has a total displacement of 37,5 thousand tons, the longest length of 262 meters and the greatest width of 60 meters. The ship uses a springboard to take off aircraft. and should carry the air group in the composition of the MiG-29K / KUB, Naval Tejas fighters, the RLDN Ka-31 helicopters and anti-submarine helicopters (up to 20 fighters and 10 helicopters). The aerotechnical equipment, including aerofinishers, will be Russian-made. ”
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