2025 · Science & TechnologyPrevious Year Question
Q64.
With reference to India's defence, consider the following pairs: Aircraft type : Description I. Dornier-228 : Maritime patrol aircraft II. IL-76 : Supersonic combat aircraft III. C-17 Globe- : Military transport aircraft master III How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All the three
D. None
Answer

B

Explanation

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