Q. Which shipyard built India's first indigenous aircraft carrier named Vikrant?
Answer:
Cochin Shipyard Limited
Notes: The President of India recently witnessed a demonstration on INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenously designed and built aircraft carrier. Designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited. It strengthens India’s position as a 'Blue Water Navy' with global reach, joining the US, Russia, France, UK, and China in the elite group capable of building aircraft carriers. The ship has a displacement of 43,000 tonnes, an endurance of 13,890 km, and can accommodate up to 30 aircraft, including fighter jets and helicopters. It uses the STOBAR method for aircraft operations.