INS Vikrant Aircraft Carrier (IAC)

[smartindian]

Indian Aircraft Carrier (Project-71)


Future Commissions: Vikrant; Laid Down - 28 Feb 2009, Launch - Feb 2011, Commissioning - 2015.
............................Viraat; Laid Down - 2011, Launch - 2014, Commissioning - 2017.



Displacement: 37,500 tons - standard displacement.
....................40,000+ tons - full load (estimation).

Dimensions: Length - 260 meters (was 252 meters).
.................Beam - 60 meters (was 58 meters).
.................Draught - 8.4 meters.
.................Depth - 25.6 meters.
.................Flight Deck - 2.5 acres.

Main Machinery: The vessel will be powered by four General Electric LM 2500 gas turbines, generating a total power of 80 MW (~ 120,000 hp).

Maximum Speed: 28 knots.

Logistic Endurance: 45 days.

Maximum Range: 7500 nautical miles @ 18 knots.

Complement: 1200 - 1500 personnel (incl. 160 officers).

SELF PROTECTION CAPABILITIES

The most recent design has SAMs in VLS (Vertical Launch System) cells mounted on sponsons on either beam - the port side is to the aft of the ship while the starboard sponson is to the fore of the ship. Four OTO Melera 76mm Super Rapid dual purpose guns are mounted symmetrically on sponsons along the flight deck - two on the fore section and two at the fantail (stern). Preliminary sensor fit appears to show a Top Plate 3D radar on the mainmast and a large 3D radar antennae of a yet undetermined type, along with the usual SATCOM and Electronic Warfare antennae. CSL will use a modular approach to reduce construction time from nine years to around six to eight years. Vice Admiral Yashwant Prasad, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, stated that the delay in the construction of the vessel was caused by the sharp rise in the price of Russian steel and thus warship-grade steel was indigenously-developed by DRDO (Defence Research & Development Organisation) and SAIL (Steel Authority of India Limited). Stating that this steel was a major breakthrough, Vice Admiral Prasad also mentioned that it will be used to build all future warships of the Indian Navy.

Capabilities

Indian Aircraft Carrier (IAC) Project 71 - a knol by Vijainder K Thakur

The 260 meters long and 60 meter whide ship will have a speed of 28 knots and an endurance of 8,000 nautical miles.

The carrier will field long-range surface-to-air missile systems with a multi-function radar, a close-in weapon system, the most modern C/D band early air-warning radar and the V/UHF tactical air-navigational and direction finding systems.

It will have jamming capabilities over the expected electromagnetic (EM) environment, along with carrier control approach radars to aid air operations. Integration of all weapon systems onboard will be through an indigenous combat management system.

The ship's integration with the Navy's network-centric operations will provide for force multiplication.

Aircraft Complement

The Navy plans to equip IAC-1 with a mix of MiG-29K / LCA Naval Variant currently under development at ADA.

However, in view of the slow progress of the LCA project, the service is actively looking at alternatives.

It has ssued an RFI (request for information) to several global aviation majors, including American Boeing, French Dassault and Russian MiG companies, for 'an alternate deck-based aircraft' in November.

''Information is being sought to acquire over 40 fighters for the 40,000-tonne IAC-1 (indigenous aircraft carrier), being built at the Cochin shipyard and expected to roll out by 2014-2015 now, and IAC-2, which will follow later,''

 

[smartindian]

 

[miqi]

a great job,congratulations. aircraft carrier carries a nation"s pride , unfortuneately , our country have long neglected it.

 

[sesha_maruthi27]

Tejas for indian navy

http://www.indiadefence.com/ntejas.htm

HAL rolled out the naval version of the LCA on 5 July with RM and CNS proudly looking on. The naval version is a modified LCA with strict naval specifications - a sturdier undercarriage to withstand hard landings on the flight deck, a hook under the fuselage to latch on to an arrestor wire spread across the deck (stops the aircraft within a few feet of landing) and foldable wings for ease of stowage on the fight deck and in the hangar below deck. The front fuselage has been 'dipped' to have a better view of the deck while landing and taking off. It is capable of take off using the ski jump.

The aircraft for the time being will be powered by a US made GE F-404-IN20 engine till such time as HAL can perfect its own engine. It has fly by wire controls, state of art avionics, a glass cockpit and multi-mode radar. Two versions single-seat and twin seat are being developed for Indian naval flight strategy considerations. An air to air refuelling pod will give it extended range and time on task capabilities. The first flight of the aircarft is expected within a month.

The weapons package includes a mounted twin barrelled 23mm canon besides air-to-surface and air-to-air missiles.

The aircraft will be the main weapon of the indigenous IAC1 and will also replace the Navy's ageing Sea Harriers.

 

[sayareakd]

 

[Arahan]

wow tats IAC1 in dry docks rite...whats tat on the left side. the one on the sea...

 

[Arahan]

INS Vikrant under construction

 

[Anshu Attri]

INS Vikrant under construction

bro.... this is not INS VIKRANT , this is INS VIKRAMADITYA.....pic 2 russian banner.......no. plate on marshutka......

 

[Rahul Singh]

Well this definitely is Hanger bay number-2 or one which is behind island. After comparing it with google earth photo i can say IAC looks going fast with construction. Out line minus angled deck visible and now BROADSWORD photo shows second hanger bay.

 

[black eagle]

 

[hitenray09]

Hats off to Indian Navy for their indeginious drive

 

[EagleOne]

Indian Navy to acquire three aircraft carriers in 5-7 years: Defence Minister Antony


The Indian Navy has been acquiring sea-based assets for littoral warfare, including purchase of landing platform docks and long-range maritime surveillance aircraft, and plans to acquire at least three aircraft carriers in the next five to seven years, in addition to other assets.


An Indian Defence Ministry news release said quoting Defence Minister A.K. Antony who asked the Navy to increase Navy-to-Navy contact with the littoral countries of the Indian Ocean. This move comes five years after the service incorporated preparation for littoral warfare as part of the Navy's long term doctrine.

Addressing top Indian military commanders at a meeting in Delhi on Oct. 27, Antony said, "The complex maritime security environment in our region requires the Navy to maintain a state of perpetual readiness operationally. You must factor in the need to be ready at all times prominently, while planning for the future. At the same time, we need to maintain, and even increase, the momentum of our Navy-to-Navy contact with the littoral countries of the Indian Ocean. Such contacts strengthen professional ties and mutual trust, and streamline interoperability issues." Antony said New Delhi is committed to the continued deployment of ships and aircraft to improve surveillance off the coast of Maldives and Seychelles to ensure maritime security from piracy.

Antony said, "We also need to engage like-minded African states in the Western Indian Ocean Region, such as Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya, to enhance our strengths and contribute to peace and stability, not only in the Asia-Pacific region, but also in the entire Indian Ocean Region

http://www.defenseworld.net/go/defe...arriers in 5-7 years: Defence Minister Antony

what is the 3rd one ?
any guess?

 

[plugwater]

what is the 3rd one ?
any guess?

IAC-2. But in seven years i am not sure we will finish it !!

 

[Parthy]

Indian Navy to acquire three aircraft carriers in 5-7 years: Defence Minister Antony


The Indian Navy has been acquiring sea-based assets for littoral warfare, including purchase of landing platform docks and long-range maritime surveillance aircraft, and plans to acquire at least three aircraft carriers in the next five to seven years, in addition to other assets.


An Indian Defence Ministry news release said quoting Defence Minister A.K. Antony who asked the Navy to increase Navy-to-Navy contact with the littoral countries of the Indian Ocean. This move comes five years after the service incorporated preparation for littoral warfare as part of the Navy's long term doctrine.

Addressing top Indian military commanders at a meeting in Delhi on Oct. 27, Antony said, "The complex maritime security environment in our region requires the Navy to maintain a state of perpetual readiness operationally. You must factor in the need to be ready at all times prominently, while planning for the future. At the same time, we need to maintain, and even increase, the momentum of our Navy-to-Navy contact with the littoral countries of the Indian Ocean. Such contacts strengthen professional ties and mutual trust, and streamline interoperability issues." Antony said New Delhi is committed to the continued deployment of ships and aircraft to improve surveillance off the coast of Maldives and Seychelles to ensure maritime security from piracy.

Antony said, "We also need to engage like-minded African states in the Western Indian Ocean Region, such as Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya, to enhance our strengths and contribute to peace and stability, not only in the Asia-Pacific region, but also in the entire Indian Ocean Region

http://www.defenseworld.net/go/defe...arriers in 5-7 years: Defence Minister Antony

what is the 3rd one ?
any guess?

1 IAC - INS Vikramaditya
2 IAC - INS VIKRANT
3 IAC - INS VISHAAL

If possible we may have our INS VIRAAT safeguarding Indian Ocean...

 

[gogbot]

1 IAC - INS Vikramaditya
2 IAC - INS VIKRANT
3 IAC - INS VISHAAL

If possible we may have our INS VIRAAT safeguarding Indian Ocean...

All our current Carriers are for Safe guarding Indian Ocean, We don't have the capacity to operate them so far away from India.

INS VIrrat will be retired, she is already giving 120%.
The Ship is too old to be used for a longer period of time.

The only reason we Bought the Vikramaditya is because Virrat was in urgent need of replacement

 

[Parthy]

All our current Carriers are for Safe guarding Indian Ocean, We don't have the capacity to operate them so far away from India.

INS VIrrat will be retired, she is already giving 120%.
The Ship is too old to be used for a longer period of time.

The only reason we Bought the Vikramaditya is because Virrat was in urgent need of replacement

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 christened as viraat)..

 

[Parthy]

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 christened as viraat)..

Pics during refitting in Cochin shipyard, You could see the new metal plating on the entire hull

 

[gogbot]

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 christened as viraat)..

INS Viraat does not even have any aircraft left to operate. It's long past the expiry date. 2015 is as long as it can go. After which Maintain that ship is simply not worth the effort.
BY 2015 Navy will have two fully equipped carrier Battle groups with Vikramaditya and Vikrant at their centers. It's simply not feasible to operate Virrat at this point

INS Vikramaditya will see service well into 2030's. 25 years is the average life span of such expensive ships.

Defense reviews have always stated the IN would need 5 carriers in total.
Vikramadita and IAC 1-4

Back to topic
Carrier are expensive to operate and Even more notorious to defend.
Virrat barely has a squadron of Harriers left. IN has been unable to make any head way in Acquiring more,
Mid-term they are looking at N-MRCA for IAC-2&3
and Long term N-FGFA and F-35 for IAC-2&3

This is because they are making the change from STOBAR systems to CATOBAR configuration.
Given that The harriers are Nearing obsolescence , it is unlikely IN is will acquire more

 

[mayfair]

I still feel if UK is willing to sell, we must consider buying one of their QE carriers

 

[Vladimir79]

Did they launch it yet? They said they were going to do it this month same time last year.