Indian Navy's Aircraft Carrier INS Vikramaditya Carrying Out Sea Trials Post-refit

Indian Navy's aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya is carrying out sea trials post-refit, Indian Navy officials said on Monday, adding that the aircraft carrier is expected to complete the trials soon and is expected to perform operational roles.

Indian Navy operates MiG-29K fighter jets from the aircraft carrier.

The INS Vikramaditya, formerly the Kiev-class warship Admiral Gorshkov, was inducted into service in 2014.

The 45,000-tonne aircraft carrier could hold as many as twenty MiG-29K fighters and utility helicopters on its flight deck.

India currently has two aircraft carriers — INS Vikramaditya and INS Viraat, while it plans to develop a third — INS Vishal by 2030. (ANI)