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Vikramaditya

Vikramaditya

Aircraft Carriers
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Basic Information
Name
Vikramaditya
Designation
Vikramaditya
Alternate Designation
Admiral Gorshkov, Baku, Project 1143.4
Equipment Type
Aircraft Carriers
Manufacturer
Sevmash
Date of Introduction
2013
Description

The Admiral Gorshkov, ex-Baku, aircraft carrier was sold to India in January 2004 (20-Jan-2004) along with an extensive refitting package that will enable this aircraft carrier to operate Ka-27, Ka-31 helicopters and Mig-29K (KUB) multi-role aircraft (16+30). The weapon system of Admiral Gorshkov carrier will be upgraded according to the terms of the contract between Russia and India. The Indian Navy's goal is to ensure its influence and stability in the Indian Ocean using Vikramaditya carrier, which is the name this ship will be commissioned in August 2008. The purchase contract was valued at $974 million. In March 2010 the retrofit contract value increased to $2.3 billion with the delivery planned for 2012. Finally, the ship was delivered in November 2013. The Indian Navy INS Vikramaditya will be equipped with Mig-29K fighter jets and Ka-27 helicopters. The ship air defense system includes the AK-630 close-in weapon system (CIWS) and the LRSAM long-range surface-to-air missile system.

Naval & Littoral Specifications
Crew 160
Displacement 45000.00 tonnes
Beam 53.00 m
Max Speed 32.0 knots
Overview (Deagel)
Group Aircraft Carriers
Status Active
Also Known As Admiral Gorshkov, Baku, Project 1143.4
Origin Russia
Contractor Sevmash
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) November 16, 2013
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 1600
Dimensions — Beam 53 meter
Dimensions — Length 270 meter
Mass — Full Displacement 45,000 ton
Performance — Max Range 13,500 nautical mile
Power — Total Combined Power 200,000 shp
Speed — Cruise Speed 18 knot
Speed — Top Speed 32 knot
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Anti-Ship Missiles: Bazalt (12)
Item 2 ASW Helicopters: Ka-27
Item 3 Maritime Helicopters: Ka-31
Item 4 Multi-Role Fighters: Mig-29K (24)
Item 5 Multi-Role Fighters: Mig-29KUB
Item 6 Naval Gun Systems: AK-630
Item 7 Sea-Based Air Defense Systems: Barak 8 AMD (1)
Item 8 Sea-Based Air Defense Systems: Klinok (24)
Item 9 Surface-to-Air Missiles: BARAK 8 ER
Item 10 Surface-to-Air Missiles: BARAK-8
Item 11 Surface-to-Air Missiles: LRSAM
Variants
Variant 1 Project 1143.4
Variant 2 Vikramaditya
Details
Country of Origin Russia
Category Aircraft Carriers
Naval > Aircraft Carriers
Classification
Domain
Naval & Littoral
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
270 m
Width
53 m
Height
Weight
45000000 kg
Operators (1)
India
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