I don't think the base level hull will be extended at the back that faaar...:rolleyes: Look at the angle of inclination at the back of the existing hull and mock model...
Year old image of IAC1
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After recent refitting, covering the entire hull with new metal plating(2009). IN has declared that INS Viraat will serve for another 10 years. i.e. it will serve till 2019.
INS Vikramaditya has a very short plan than it may serve only till 2025. By that time we may have our IAC-3(may be...
I don't think we should have as many as AC... There should be a balance between the surface fleet and submarine flleet.. We already know our submarine fleet is completely depleted. :angry_6:Most no's under refit or in decks..:emot154: Lets build more Hunter/Killer submarines and send it for...