WATCH: MiG-29K Jet Makes Maiden Night Landing On INS Vikrant, Historic Milestone For Navy

Indian Navy stated: "Indian Navy achieves another historic milestone by undertaking the maiden night landing of MiG-29K on INS Vikrant."

The MiG-29K made its maiden night landing on INS Vikrant.

Source : Twitter/@indiannavy

The Indian Navy has accomplished an impressive feat by successfully landing a MiG-29K fighter aircraft on the domestically-built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant. The carrier experienced its inaugural nocturnal landing of a MiG-29K.

Taking to Twitter, Indian Navy stated: "Indian Navy achieves another historic milestone by undertaking the maiden night landing of MiG-29K on INS Vikrant. This is indicative of Navy’s impetus towards Aatma nirbhar bharat."

#IndianNavy achieves another historic milestone by undertaking maiden night landing of MiG-29K on @IN_R11Vikrant indicative of the Navy’s impetus towards #aatmanirbharta.#AatmaNirbharBharat@PMOIndia @DefenceMinIndia pic.twitter.com/HUAvYBCnTH

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) May 25, 2023

"This challenging night landing trial demonstrates the resolve, skill and professionalism of the Vikrant crew and the Naval pilots," the Navy further stated. 

The achievement was duly acknowledged by Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister, who also commended the Indian Navy.

"Congratulations to the Indian Navy for successfully undertaking the maiden night landing trials of MiG-29K on #INSVikrant. This remarkable achievement is a testimony to the skills, perseverance and professionalism of the Vikrant crew and Naval pilots. Kudos to them," Singh tweeted. 

Congratulations to the Indian Navy for successfully undertaking the maiden night landing trials of MiG-29K on #INSVikrant. This remarkable achievement is a testimony to the skills, perseverance and professionalism of the Vikrant crew and Naval pilots. Kudos to them. https://t.co/1wzIONNM8C

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 25, 2023

Before this feat, the Tejas Naval version had also effectively landed on INS Vikrant.

The INS Vikrant boasts impressive dimensions of 262 meters in length, 62 meters in width, and a towering height of 59 meters, and includes more than 2,300 compartments among its features. These designated spaces have been created to provide ample room for equipment and around 1,700 individuals, consisting of private cabins for female officers. This vessel boasts a maximum velocity of roughly 28 knots and a steady pace of 18 knots, allowing it to traverse a distance of approximately 7,500 nautical miles.

The process of building INS Vikrant commenced in 2009 and was officially launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September of last year when the aircraft carrier became operational.