INS Vikramaditya: India's Largest Aircraft Carrier - TheIndianHawk.com

INS Vikramaditya: India's Largest Aircraft Carrier - TheIndianHawk.com

INS Vikramaditya , India's flagship aircraft carrier, is a modernized Kiev-class carrier that entered service in 2013. Its name translates from Hindi as Valour (Vikram) of the Sun (Aditya) . In this article, we will explore the history and capabilities of INS Vikramaditya. History of INS Vikramaditya Initially named Baku, INS Vikramaditya was commissioned in 1987 and operated with the Soviet Navy before being decommissioned in 1996. After years of negotiations, India purchased the aircraft carrier for $2.35 billion in 2004.  The ship passed its sea and aviation trials in July and September 2013, respectively, and was formally commissioned on November 16, 2013, in Severodvinsk, Russia. The then Indian Prime Minister dedicated it to the country on June 14, 2014. INS Vikramaditya Specifications With a length of 284 meters (930 feet), a displacement of 45,000 tons, and 22 decks, INS Vikramaditya is an impressive warship. It carries the MiG-29K carrier-borne fighters, ten Kamakov Ka-31 AWEC h…