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Where is INS Vishal now?
It is intended to be the second aircraft carrier to be built in India after INS Vikrant (IAC-1)….INS Vishal.
| History | |
|---|---|
| India | |
| Name | INS Vishal |
| Builder | Cochin Shipyard Limited |
| Status | Planned (design phase) [commisioning is expected in 2030s] |
Who made INS Viraat?
Vickers-Armstrongs
Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering
INS Viraat/Builders
What is the difference between INS Vikrant and INS Vishal?
INS Vishal is supposed to be a 65000-tonne beast as compared to 40000 tonne INS Vikrant and 44000 tonne INS Vikramaditya. Vishal will feature the Catapult launch system, probably Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System(EMALS) instead of the ski jump in its predecessors.
When will the construction of INS Vishal start?
The construction of INS Vishal may also start around 2027-28 with design work starting around 2023-24. It is also possible we may see indigenous SSN or nuclear attack submarine based on INS Arihant coming in too by the time construction of Vishal starts as work on these submarines is already going on.
How much does it cost to build Vishal?
The building of Vishal can easily cost the Indian navy around $4-5 billion along with its air group of the fighter jet, AWACS and Multirole helicopters which may cost another $7-8 billion. i.e a total cost of $11-13 billion. But this cost will be divided over a period of around 7-8 years or so.
Will INS Vishal get approval from Mod next year?
Indian Navy is still pushing INS Vishal for approval by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Recent updates suggest that P18 Destroyers and P-75A class will get approval next year. The expected cost is of ₹40,000 crores ( $5.5 Billion ) for the Carrier and another ₹40,000 for the air wing.