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India’s New Russian Carrier Finally Goes To Sea
The INS Vikramaditya, formerly a Russian cruiser, leaves Severodvinsk harbor on June 8 for sea trials. (Photo: Sevmash)
The INS Vikramaditya, formerly a Russian cruiser, leaves Severodvinsk harbor on June 8 for sea trials. (Photo: Sevmash)

By one measure more than 32 years in the making, India’s new aircraft carrier, INS Vikramaditya, departed Severodvinsk harbor on June 8 and sailed into the White Sea for trials, including takeoffs and landings of Mikoyan MiG-29K/KUB fighters and Kamov Ka-27 helicopters. Although the INS Vikramaditya began sea trials a couple of weeks behind schedule, shipbuilder Sevmash says the vessel and its support program are on track for delivery as agreed by year-end.

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