The touchdown and take-off of the prototype of the naval model of LCA Tejas and MiG-29K plane had been a part of flight trials on board the Indian NAvy’s plane service INS Vikrant Image Courtesy Twitter/@SpokespersonMoD
New Delhi: In a major increase to the air energy of the Indian Navy, the prototype of the naval model of the indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and a MiG-29K aircraft have accomplished profitable landings on the INS Vikrant.
Terming the event as a “historical milestone”, the Indian Navy asserted that it’s a huge increase for the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative of the Indian authorities.
“A historical milestone achieved towards Aatma Nirbhar Bharat by Indian Navy as naval pilots carry out landing of LCA (Navy) on board INS Vikrant,” the Indian Navy mentioned in an announcement.
These profitable landings a MiG-29K and a naval model the LCA Tejas by Indian Navy pilots on INS Vikrant is a robust demonstration of India’s prowess in design, building, and operations of plane carriers. It additionally exhibits the elevated air energy and fight readiness of the Indian Navy.
“The Indian Navy takes a significant step towards operationalising the indigenous aircraft carrier by successful landing of MiG-29K on INS Vikrant by naval pilots demonstrating India’s prowess in aircraft carrier design, construction and operations while enhancing Navy’s combat readiness,” Indian Navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal was quoted as saying by PTI.
The touchdown and take-off of the prototype of the naval model of LCA Tejas and MiG-29K plane had been a part of flight trials on board the plane service INS Vikrant.
At current, the Indian Navy operates greater than 40 MiG-29K fighter jets.
PTI quoted Indian Navy officers as saying that the air wing of INS Vikrant can have the flexibility to hold 30 MiG-29K fighter jets.
The Indian Navy can be within the course of of buying 26 deck-based fighter plane for deployment on board INS Vikrant.
For this procurement, the Indian Navy has already shortlisted the F/A-18 Super Hornet manufactured by US large Boeing and the Rafale M plane produced by French aerospace main Dassault Aviation.
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