Aircraft Carrier to Join India Navy

March 7, 2012

Kiev-class Aircraft Carrier: Photo credit Wikipedia CCL
Kiev-class Aircraft Carrier: Photo credit Wikipedia CCL

Refubished Kiev-class aircraft carrier, formerly 'Admiral Gorshkov' for sea trials in the Barents Sea.

Repaired and converted at the Russian Sevmash shipyard, the 45,000 ton flat-top is expected to undergo testing in the Barents Sea shortly, before hand-over to the Indian Navy.  In addition, the ship will undertake a 3,5 month test expedition before acceptance.

 

Related News

Containership Lost Electric Power Several Times Before Striking Bridge in Baltimore, Investigators say Suspected Somali Pirates Taken to Seychelles Russia Steps in After India Drops Safety Cover for Sanctioned Vessels Collapsed Baltimore Bridge Blasted into Pieces Building the Next-Gen Maritime Prepositioning Ship & Auxiliary Crane Ship