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    Question

    Which statement is correct about “ INS Vikramaditya” 

    a.It is a modified Kiev-class aircraft carrier which entered into service with the Indian Navy in 2013.

    b.It has been renamed in honour of Vikramaditya, a legendary emperor of Ujjain, India.

    c.It has an overall length of about 284 meters and a maximum beam of about 60 meters.

    A Only a is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only b is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only c is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • It has an overall length of about 284 meters and a maximum beam of about 60 meters.The ship has a total of 22 decks. It can carry more than 1,600 personnel, including crew.  Displacement: 44,500 Tonnes • It has a maximum speed of more than 30 knots and can achieve a maximum range of 7,000 nmi. It can endure up to 45 days at sea. • It is powered by 08 new-generation steam boilers.The ship has the ability to carry over 30 aircraft comprising an assortment of MiG 29K/Sea Harrier, Kamov 31, Kamov 28, Sea King, ALH-Dhruv and Chetak helicopters. • The aircraft carrier can be armed with a wide range of weapons, including anti-ship missiles, beyond visual range air-to-air missiles, guided bombs, and rockets.The ship is equipped with state-of-the-art launch and recovery systems along with aids to enable smooth and efficient operation of ship-borne aircraft.

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