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They are? Vikrant is indigenously built, though many components are foreign-sourced.Provided the Indians start building their own carriers someday, maybe France could buy a pair of them to replace CdG at far, far lower cost than PA-NG...
Yes, it would be much better to spend the money on a couple of CAGNs (heavy nuclear missile powered cruisers) instead.It's because I'm convinced my country navy doesn't have a single dime, today and even less in 30 years of time, to pay for two nuclear-powered Kitty Hawk class carriers... indigenous build I mean.
That would require the French to acquire a heavy antiship missile worth a damn instead of relying on Exocets for eternity.Yes, it would be much better to spend the money on a couple of CAGNs (heavy nuclear missile powered cruisers) instead.
(Flees out the door as outraged carrier devotees reach for the torches and pitchforks.)
with more images emerging
it does seem the Vikrant doesn't have anti-skid coating on its deck yet
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I also didn't realize until now that the size of the Vikrant is very identical to the Charles DeGaulle
which makes it a lot more unfortunate that the elevators or so small. It could have been another Rafale M ship..