Rafale Marine makes first landing on INS Vikrant
Conflict · First reported 30 Oct, 11:31 · Updated 16:04
The Indian Navy says a Rafale Marine landed on INS Vikrant for the first time during trials in Goa, which are assessing changes needed to operate the aircraft from the carrier. India has contracted for 26 jets, with deliveries expected by the end of 2028 or early 2029.
- The Navy said a Rafale Marine landed on INS Vikrant on its maiden attempt during trials in Goa.
- The trials are intended to validate modifications needed to operate the aircraft from the carrier, which uses a ski-jump launch and arrestor-wire recovery system.
- India has contracted for 26 Rafale Marine jets; delivery is expected by the end of 2028 or early 2029.
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- Trial location
- Goa
- Carrier
- INS Vikrant
- Contract quantity
- 26 Rafale Marine jets
- Expected delivery
- By the end of 2028 or early 2029
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