Last operational cruise for INS Viraat and the Sea Harrier

INS Viraat is currently underway for her last operational cruise and is sailing towards Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) next month.

INS Viraat
Photo: Indian Navy

On board the ship are six Sea Harriers, six Sea Kings and four Chetak helicopters. This could be the last operational cruise for the Sea Harrier as well.

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