Which indigenous aircraft carrier was delivered to Indian Navy on July 28, 2022?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. INS Vikrant.
On July 28, 2022, the Indian Navy received its first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, from Cochin Shipyard Limited. Designed by the Navy's Directorate of Naval Design, the 262-meter-long vessel displaces around 45,000 tonnes and is powered by four gas turbines totaling 88 MW, achieving speeds up to 28 knots. With 76% indigenous content, Vikrant exemplifies India's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. It can operate up to 30 aircraft, including MiG-29K fighters and various helicopters, using the STOBAR system. This milestone places India among a select group of nations capable of designing and building aircraft carriers domestically.