June 2020:
Vikrant is back at its usual spot at CSL after spending a few weeks at Ernakulam wharf. While a quick look at the configuration of the secondary radar may raise some eyebrows. However, there won't be any blind spots, ESM and MF-STAR will see to that. The Indian Navy is building its own version of AEGIS around MF-STAR- The centerpiece of a truly networked combat system. As of ECM, the carrier is likely to be equipped with DLRL's Shakti (DRFM-based, multi-beamforming transmitters)
May 2020: Vikrant featuring Lanza 3D Naval Radar
The carrier was actually supposed to be fitted with an RAN-40L long-range radar unit from Leonardo but India banned the company on corruption charges. India has ordered 23 units of Lanza 3D Naval Radar, they will be replacing ubiquitous RAWL-02 MK3 radar. | ||
Aircraft carrier INS Vikrant being shifted to Ernakulam Wharf as the dredging work is carried out at the Cochin Shipyard in Kochi, Friday, May 22, 2020. (PTI Photo)
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January 2020- Dr. Shashi Tharoor, MP, visits Cochin Shipyard
Top two reasons for delays in the delivery of the carrier :
- Delays in Aviation Facilities Complex design led to a shift in the delivery date of the ship by 4 years. Russias were blamed for the delay even though the Directorate of Naval Design (DND) didn't finish the design on time.
- Hull fabrication commenced even before the outfit design was complete so that the build-period could be reduced. It ended up causing even more delays and cost-escalations
April 2019
Indian Aircraft Carrier (IAC-1) Vikrant IAC-1 (March 29)
January 2020- Dr. Shashi Tharoor, MP, visits Cochin Shipyard
Top two reasons for delays in the delivery of the carrier :
April 2019- Delays in Aviation Facilities Complex design led to a shift in the delivery date of the ship by 4 years. Russias were blamed for the delay even though the Directorate of Naval Design (DND) didn't finish the design on time.
- Hull fabrication commenced even before the outfit design was complete so that the build-period could be reduced. It ended up causing even more delays and cost-escalations
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If you look carefully - forward section of DRDO's Technology Demonstrator Vessel is visible |
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| IAC-1 Vikrant. (In the background -ONGC Sagar Bhusan drill-ship (left) and NIO's new oceanographic studies vessel R V Sindhi Sadhana (right) ) |
January 2019
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| IAC-1 Vikrant January 2019 (Low res. video Screen grab) |
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| IAC-1 Vikrant January 2019 (Low res. video Screen grab) |
November 2018
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| IAC Vikrant latest image ( November 2018, Image: Manu Manohar) |
June 2018
Update (17-06-2018): Work on the main mast is still going on, sensor, and flight equipment to be installed within the next few weeks. Images -  |
| IAC-1 Vikrant, June-2018. There is definitely some progress on the main mast (Image: Cochin Now) |
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| Port view, 11 June 2018 |
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| Better view of carrier's island 11 June 2018 |
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| Aft view, notice gas turbine exhaust vents (May 2018) |
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| Vikrant as seen from a bridge nearby (May 2018) |
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| IAC-1 Vikrant along with ONGC Sagar Bhusan drill-ship. 5 died in an explosion on the ONGC ship (May 2018) |
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| IAC Vikrant Front, notice EL/M-2248 MF-STAR mount (May 2018) |
INS Vikramaditya entering Cochin Shipyard for routine maintenance: Indian Navy will be without an operational carrier for the better part of the year.
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| INS Vikramaditya being tugged into port |
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