Monday, August 27, 2012

Indigenous aircraft carrier to be delivered in 2018 only

The Defence  Ministry accepted three-year delay in the construction of the indigenous aircraft carrier.

File Photo of INS Viraat, the lone aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy

This is the written statement made by Defence Minister AK Antony  in the Parliament-

"There has been a slippage in the construction schedule of the indigenous aircraft carrier (approximately 37,500 Metric Tons displacement) being built at Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.

The complexity of the project and this being the first ship of its kind being built in India has led to timelines being extended. AS per the Phase-I Contract concluded with M/s. Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, the first launch of the ship was envisaged in October, 2010. However, due to delays in receipt of steel plates and pre-launch equipment like diesel alternators and gearboxes, the launch of the ship is now expected in 2013. Delivery of the ship is presently envisaged in 2018."
 

1 comment:

  1. THE SHIPYARD SHOULD TAKE HELP OF AMERICAN CARRIER BUILDING YARDS .THE COMMISSIONING OF THE CARRIER MUST BE EXPEDITED BECAUSE DAMAGE CAUSED TO A NONSAILING SHIP WILL MAKE COSTLY EQUIPMENT INTO JUNK . IN INDIAN WATERS THE HULL AND EQUIPMENT DETERIOATE VERY FAST . IF MONEY IS SHORT , BORROW, . IF EXPERTISE IS LACKING GET HELP , BUT DO NOT DELAY.THE COST OF DAMMAGE WILL NOT BE ESTIMATED AND THE CARRIER IF COMMISSIONED
    LATE WILL A LAME DUCK DEFECTIVE TROUBLSOME SHIP WHICH WILL DRAIN THE NAVYS RESOURCES

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