Onboard Vikrant/Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 23 (ANI): To deter Chinese presence in Indian Ocean Region, Southern Naval Command (SNC) Chief Vice admiral MA Hampiholi said Indian Navy requires three aircraft carriers and with carrier battle group (CBG) centered around Vikrant will provide unmatched flexibility and deterrence when the time comes calling to go for action.
Onboard Vikrant/Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 23 (ANI): India's 1st indigenously-built aircraft carrier Vikrant has three automated galleys to prepare food for sea warriors and it has capability to produce 5,000 meals a day in every situation.
Onboard Vikrant/Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 23 (ANI): Vikrant, the indigenous aircraft carrier soon to be commissioned into the Indian Navy, consists of a mini hospital with 16 beds, two operation theatres and for the first time, a CT scan machine. These will be installed on the ship which will cater to every medical emergency on board.
Onboard Vikrant/Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 23 (ANI): India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant, which is soon to be commissioned, has a total cabling length of 2,400 kms which is equal to the distance from Kochi to Delhi, said Southern Naval Command chief Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi.