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Published Aug 24, 2026
INS Vikrant (R11)
India 45,000-tonne flagship indigenous aircraft carrier operating MiG-29K and TEDBF jets.
Profile & Intelligence Breakdown
INS Vikrant is the first aircraft carrier built in India by Cochin Shipyard Limited for the Indian Navy. Measuring 262 meters in length and displacing 45,000 tonnes, it supports STOBAR (Short Take-Off But Arrested Recovery) operations with MiG-29K fighter jets and MH-60R Seahawk helicopters.
Historical Milestones
Chronology & Major Events
Sep 02, 2022
Commissioning into Indian Navy
Commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Cochin Shipyard.
Official Citations & Sources
Technical Specifications
- platform type
- Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-1)
- manufacturer
- Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL)
- operational range
- 13800