INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier (IAC)

[fire starter]

Compare the sizes, Rafale M and F/A-18 Super Hornet.

 

[Foxbat]

Compare the sizes, Rafale M and F/A-18 Super Hornet.View attachment 42322

I think that picture is misleading, the Rafale is actually much smaller than the Super Hornet, here are some fighters in increasing order of size:

Source: https://defenseissues.net/2014/01/11/comparing-modern-western-fighters/

------------------Rafale ----- Super Hornet
Length ------- 50.1 ft ------ 60.1 ft
Wingspan --- 35.9 ft ------ 44.8 ft

 

[Armand2REP]

Compare the sizes, Rafale M and F/A-18 Super Hornet.View attachment 42322

Here are some legacy Hornets with a better perspective for comparison and they are smaller than Super Hornets. 10:52 and 12:11

That perspective makes the E-2 look smaller than the SH.

 

[SKC]

Here are some legacy Hornets with a better perspective for comparison and they are smaller than Super Hornets. 10:52 and 12:11

That perspective makes the E-2 look smaller than the SH.

Yes, cameras with hughe telephoto lenses cause near object to appear much more bigger.

 

[fire starter]

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[Shashwat]

^^ So they changed the AESA face position. No wonder it got delayed.

 

[Shashwat]

GE image latest of IAC- 12/08/2019 (MM/DD or DD/MM?) - Cementing of deck has started

 

[bhramos]

from the Kochi Shipyard............

 

[Bleh]

F/A 18 Super Hornet is compatible with Indian aircraft carrier, ski jump tests soon: Boeing
While both France and the US have offered their fighters, the key issue is that both western jets are operate from a flat deck with assistance of a catapult.

The Super Hornet, which is by far the most used carrier borne fighter in the world, will be competing with the French Rafale for a requirement of 57 jets for the Navy for its aircraft carrier that is currently under construction at Kochi.
Making a strong pitch for the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets for an upcoming requirement of the Indian Navy, US defence major Boeing has said that the aircraft will soon be tested on a ski jump to demonstrate that its abilities to operate from Indian platforms............................................. @Defcon 1

@Gessler So what's the catch here? Didn't you told me they were supposed to operate from INS Vishal, which would be CATOBAR(..no?)?
And if these are for INS Vikrant, then WTF did Navy order 45 instead of 24!?

 

[Veiled V I P E R 2]

Update on India’s 1st indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, in Parliament today.
Courtesy: Livefist Defence

 

[Shashwat]

Update on India’s 1st indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, in Parliament today.
Courtesy: Livefist Defence
View attachment 43053

FFS!

Major structural and outfitting work of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) has been completed. Major milestone activities including starting of Main Propulsion machinery and trials of Power Generation machinery have been completed. Trials of other ship’s equipment and systems are presently in progress.

Ship’s targeted delivery was affected due to delay in supply of aviation equipment from Russia.

Indian Navy acquires various ships/weapons/equipment including the carrier-based Aircraft in accordance with the Maritime Capability Perspective Plan (MCPP) and Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP).

This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Dr Amar Patnaik in Rajya Sabha today.

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1602609

 

[Kumata]

F/A 18 Super Hornet is compatible with Indian aircraft carrier, ski jump tests soon: Boeing
While both France and the US have offered their fighters, the key issue is that both western jets are operate from a flat deck with assistance of a catapult.

The Super Hornet, which is by far the most used carrier borne fighter in the world, will be competing with the French Rafale for a requirement of 57 jets for the Navy for its aircraft carrier that is currently under construction at Kochi.?

Never trust amrikans ... Rafale will win it without competition for sure...moreover having a similiar fleet helps in llong run.. How many vendors do IAF maintain....logistics are just too huge and than Uncle SAM can come and throw End user aggrement ...

 

[Assassin 2.0]

Giant is awakening..............

 

[f3243007008]

I think this aircraft carrier will be postponed to service in 2022

 

[vampyrbladez]

I think this aircraft carrier will be postponed to service in 2022

I think Xi's wife will give birth to my kids soon.

 

[f3243007008]

I think Xi's wife will give birth to my kids soon.

You will see at 2021, the reason will be some part from Russia delay.

 

[captscooby81]

Is CSL planning for another dry dock near by to the current one where IAC Vikrant is getting built ?

GE image latest of IAC- 12/08/2019 (MM/DD or DD/MM?) - Cementing of deck has started

View attachment 42631

 

[vampyrbladez]

You will see at 2021, the reason will be some part from Russia delay.

It's all ready in terms of construction and fitting. Only starting it up by it's various functions is remaining.

By the way hope you guys recover from Kung Flu soon!

 

[Blue Water Navy]

We should just order another Vikrant for our navy. INS Vishal will be way much expensive.

 

[Akula]

We should just order another Vikrant for our navy. INS Vishal will be way much expensive.

Ordering another Vikrant class carrier will ensure that, India will not lose skillsets and experience of building carrier.