India briefly introduced the aircraft carrier originally built by his country, called INS Vikrant, at the end of July.
As reported First postthis aircraft carrier will be an important element for the Indian Navy to strengthen its fleet in the Indian Ocean, which is now also occupied by warships. China.
India is also convinced that the country’s new aircraft carrier can scare off China.
“This is a stepping stone for the Indian Navy, which seeks to suppress China’s influence in Pacific waters,” according to a statement from local Chinese media. WION.
Besides INS Vikrant, another Indian aircraft carrier still in service is INS Vikramaditya. However, the carrier caught fire on July 20 while conducting a drill near the town of Karwar.
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Some sources claim that INS Vikramaditya has been unusable for several months and needs repairs due to this incident, quoted by Indian Express.
Meanwhile, China currently has three aircraft carriers. This number is higher than that of India.
The three Chinese carriers are called Liaoning, Shandong and Fujian.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) reports that China’s first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, weighs 66,000 tons.
Even so, the size of the Liaoning aircraft carrier is still smaller than the US aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan. The American aircraft carrier weighs 97,000 tons.
In terms of speed, the Liaoning transporter has a typical speed of 37 km per hour.
The second Chinese aircraft carrier, Shandong, is built by Beijing, unlike Liaoning.
Shandong is about 10% smaller than Liaoning.
However, the ship is equipped with an AESA radar system and has a larger take-off deck than Liaoning.
China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Fujian Weighs Over 80,000 Tons First post. The name of the carrier is taken from the Chinese province closest to Taiwan.
This appointment would show Beijing’s determination to unite Taiwan and China, even by force.
The Fujian vessel is equipped with an Electromagnetic Aircraft Launching System (EMALS). This vessel also features power saving technology.
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