Gessler
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As far as displacement goes, I'm not making any bets yet...but I'll pivot around the 65,000 tons figure. It may
go up to 70-75,000 tons if the design permits. The biggest deal will be that we'll be building more than one of these...
probably 2 or 3, as the Vikramaditya would also need a replacement & ultimately it makes sense for IN to operate
3 carriers of one class to cut down logistical costs.
The reactor will be the derived from the same 180-200 megawatt PWR that's being developed for future SSBNs
and SSNs.
The displacement, on paper, will be similar to UK's Queen Elizabeth-class carriers, but will be slightly larger in terms of
size, and the CATOBAR design & nuclear propulsion would ensure it would have more capacity for carrying aircraft, both
in terms of numbers & variety (the likes of AEWs and UCAVs can be launched).
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Only a naval version of the FGFA seems like a probable compliment for the air wing...if not, Rafale-M would be used.
No LCAs or MiGs will be based on this carrier.
go up to 70-75,000 tons if the design permits. The biggest deal will be that we'll be building more than one of these...
probably 2 or 3, as the Vikramaditya would also need a replacement & ultimately it makes sense for IN to operate
3 carriers of one class to cut down logistical costs.
The reactor will be the derived from the same 180-200 megawatt PWR that's being developed for future SSBNs
and SSNs.
The displacement, on paper, will be similar to UK's Queen Elizabeth-class carriers, but will be slightly larger in terms of
size, and the CATOBAR design & nuclear propulsion would ensure it would have more capacity for carrying aircraft, both
in terms of numbers & variety (the likes of AEWs and UCAVs can be launched).
--
Only a naval version of the FGFA seems like a probable compliment for the air wing...if not, Rafale-M would be used.
No LCAs or MiGs will be based on this carrier.