India’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier : INS Vikrant

India’s INS Vikrant (IAC-1) marks a historic milestone as the first indigenously built aircraft carrier, positioning India among a select group of nations with the capability to design and manufacture such complex platforms. It is the largest warship ever built in the country and a key embodiment of the “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) initiative.

INS Vikrant was designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB) of the Indian Navy and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi. The ship is classified as a Vikrant-class aircraft carrier, and is the first in its class.

• Deck Area: 12,500 square meters

• Indigenous Content: 75% overall (90% of the hull, 50% propulsion, 30% weapons systems)