GE’s LM2500 Engines To Power India’s First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant

INS Vikrant

The Indian Navy’s newest carrier, the Vikrant, was commissioned September 2, 2022 with four LM2500 engines powering the ship with 88 MW giving it a maximum speed of 28 knots. The addition of the Vikrant to the Indian Navy’s fleet is a significant accomplishment for the Government’s “Make In India” initiative, as 76% of the content is indigenous, adding India to an elite group of nations with indigenous aircraft carriers (IAC). With the commissioning of the Vikrant, the Indian Navy has 18 GE...

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