SEA TRIALS FOR INS VIKRAMADITYA
INS Vikramaditya, India’s second aircraft carrier, has set
sail on comprehensive sea trials. The modernised air craft carrier is scheduled
to be delivered to the Navy this year end after much delay. All tests are being
carried out by Russians. Indian team is monitoring the test and trials. The
aircraft carrier can hold about 30 fighters and helicopters. During the trials
the carrier will undergo all kinds of sea tests. Delivery of the carrier has
been delayed for four years. Last week the trials were postponed due to bad
weather. Officials said that at any given time, there would be a 2000-strong
staff on the completely remodelled aircraft carrier which has an extended
flight deck and a full runway with a ski jump and arrestor wires. The vessel
has new engines, new boilers, new generators, electrical machinery,
communication systems and distillation plants.
Manu
Kurakar
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