Currently undergoing sea trials.
Ski-jump design limits its usefulness.
Let’s see. India supported the Soviets during the Cold War over our support of Pakistan. Therefore we should return the favor and support the Chicoms.
75% of this ship was manufactered in India.
An aircraft carrier, in itself, is extremely vulnerable. The question is, does India have the necessary flotilla - ships, subs, etc. - to support the carrier? Probably not.
Ski-jump design limits its usefulness.
...Does it have a large deck?....................This must be to project power in the southern Indian ocean or east African coast. India can already interdict Chinese shipping to and from the Persian Gulf via land forces alone.
30 aircraft. Deducting for helicopters that would mean a squadron of attack jets plus a few spares.
I bet the chow is extra spicy! And don’t ask for a hamburger (rim shot)