India's first domestic carrier expected to start service in 2020

New Delhi, January 20 (Xinhua) India's first self-built 'Viclante' aircraft carrier is expected to be delivered to the country's navy in December 2018 and served by October 2020, the Indian media reported 20th. The Hindu reported that the Indian Navy is about to sign further contracts with the Viclante shipyard that built the ship, and that all the pilot programs for the aircraft carrier have been completed.

The aircraft carrier will conduct port and sea trials before serving. 'Viclante' design work began in 1999, February 2009, the Keel, August 2013 officially launched. The ship was designed by the Indian Navy Bureau and was built by the Chennai shipyard.

During the construction process, the completion time of the aircraft carrier has been delayed due to rising costs, difficulty in purchasing equipment and lack of construction experience. 'Viclante' The displacement of about 40,000 tons, the captain of about 260 meters, 60 meters wide, can carry about 30 carrier aircraft. The aircraft carrier uses the partial stealth design, the deck is 'the slippery jump type', has the short takeoff and the arresting recovery ability, the maximum speed 28 knots, may sail continuously 8000 nautical miles. Finish）