Live Fist is in Russia to attend the commissioning ceremony of the INS Vikramaditya. Tune into his blog to get his thoughts and impressions on this ship.
I like it, and I'm glad the ruskis never got around to building them like that for themselves, they made a lot more of these things than kusnetsovs. Was starting to wonder if the Indians would ever get their hands on it.
There was a rumor that the Brits were shopping around one of the 2 carriers they are building, never thought it was very credible though. Not sure where else India could buy a carrier???
The carrier India is build in house won't come any cheaper and considering their efforts with previous projects, I doubt it will be on time or on budget....
I like it, and I'm glad the ruskis never got around to building them like that for themselves, they made a lot more of these things than kusnetsovs. Was starting to wonder if the Indians would ever get their hands on it.
ReplyDeleteWell, India might have gotten a brand new carrier for the same money if shopped around.
ReplyDeleteAlong with an air wing and leased nuclear sub?
DeleteThere was a rumor that the Brits were shopping around one of the 2 carriers they are building, never thought it was very credible though. Not sure where else India could buy a carrier???
ReplyDeleteThe carrier India is build in house won't come any cheaper and considering their efforts with previous projects, I doubt it will be on time or on budget....