With reference to India's defence, consider the following pairs:Aircraft type :DescriptionDornier-22

Question

With reference to India's defence, consider the following pairs:Aircraft type :DescriptionDornier-228Maritime patrol aircraftIL-76Supersonic combat aircraftC-17 Globe-Military transport aircraft master III How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

I. Dornier-228 – Maritime patrol aircraft I is correct: The Dornier-228 aircraft is used by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard for maritime surveillance and patrol. The Dornier 228 is a versatile, twin-engine turboprop aircraft, known for its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities and multi-mission utility. Manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in India and Dornier Flugzeugwerke in Germany, it's used for various roles including passenger transport, cargo, surveillance, and research. II is not correct: The IL-76 is a strategic airlifter, not a supersonic combat aircraft. It is used for heavy cargo and troop transport. The Ilyushin Il-76 is a Russian- designed, four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter, primarily used as a heavy-lift cargo aircraft. It was initially developed in the late 1960s for commercial cargo transport and later adapted for military roles. The Il-76 is known for its robust design and ability to carry heavy payloads over long distances. III. C-17 Globemaster III – Military transport aircraft III is correct: The C-17 is a large military transport aircraft used by the Indian Air Force for strategic and tactical airlift missions. The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft developed by McDonnell Douglas for the United States Air Force. It is a versatile airlifter capable of strategic and tactical missions, including cargo and troop transport, aeromedical evacuation, and airdrop operations.