INS Vikrant

Why in news?

• First Made-In-India Aircraft Carrier Vikrant sets sail for maiden trials.

About INS Vikrant:

• INS Vikrant, also known as Indigenous Aircraft Carrie (IAC-1), is an aircraft carrier constructed by the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy.
• It is the first aircraft carrier to be built in India.
• It is the biggest warship of India which has an overall length of 263 m and a breadth of 63 m
• It is capable of carrying 30 assorted aircraft including combat jets and helicopters.
• The vessel will have a complement of 1,500 personnel.

PRELIMS QUESTION

Consider the following statement regarding INS Vikranth IAC-1?

1. It is designed and constructed by Defence Research and Development Organisation

2. It is the first aircraft carrier designed and built in India

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer