Now that we have given/sold the Indians one of our old large amphibs, lets make them a deal on one of the older LHAs so they can still use their Harriers.

Who are you?

I believe India lost 16 out of there 32 Harriers bought and are having trouble fielding a squadron now. I just don't feel this old Russian carrier is the answer there are just too many "what if'" involved starting with it's future aircraft the Mig-29K. It's the ships main weapons platform for protection and for projecting power and doesn't have a good overall record. India should have the aircraft long before the ship so training up squadron personnel shouldn't be a problem one would think. Maybe somebody stronger in naval matters then I am can go over what India's going yo use to protect this carrier fleet wise.

Ignoring the obvious errors in grammar and syntax, as monty says, there are very few first release (or even 2nd or 3rd release) models that actually work properly. Look at MS Windows. Or for example, the RAN's Collins class submarines. Labeled as "dud-subs" for so long, but are now world leaders in the non-nuke sub class.