Air Force & Aircraft — Set 11
Defence GK · वायु सेना और विमान · Questions 101–110 of 160
The Tejas Mk2 (Medium Weight Fighter) will be powered by which engine?
Correct Answer: A. GE F414
The Tejas Mk2 (Medium Weight Fighter/MWF) will be powered by the General Electric F414 engine, which is more powerful than the F404 used in Tejas Mk1. The Tejas Mk2 will be larger and heavier than Tejas Mk1, with greater payload capacity and an AESA radar for improved combat capability.
IAF's Air Force Day 2023 was held at which location?
Correct Answer: A. Prayagraj
The IAF has been rotating its Air Force Day celebrations to different cities across India. In 2022 it was held at Chandigarh, and in 2023 at Prayagraj. This rotation brings the Air Force closer to citizens in different parts of the country, building national awareness about the IAF's capabilities.
The IAF uses which aircraft for VIP transport of the President and Prime Minister?
Correct Answer: A. Boeing 777
The IAF operates Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for VIP transport, specifically for flying the President and Prime Minister of India on official visits. The aircraft were inducted in 2020 replacing the older Boeing 747. The 777s are operated by No. 1 Squadron of the Transport Command from Palam.
The IAF's Andaman and Nicobar Islands base is at:
Correct Answer: A. Car Nicobar
Air Force Station Car Nicobar in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is one of the key IAF bases in the region. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands fall under the Southern Air Command. These bases are strategically important for monitoring the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean approaches.
IAF Air Force Station Panagarh is located in:
Correct Answer: A. West Bengal
Air Force Station Panagarh is located in Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It is one of the important airbases under the Eastern Air Command. Panagarh has airborne units and transport aircraft and plays a strategic role in eastern India's defence architecture and rapid deployment capability.
Air Force Station Bamrauli is located near which city?
Correct Answer: A. Prayagraj (Allahabad)
Air Force Station Bamrauli is located near Prayagraj (Allahabad) in Uttar Pradesh. It is the headquarters of the Central Air Command. The base has been operational since the British era and continues to play an important role in central India's air defence and rapid response capability.
The IAF's indigenous NETRA AEW&C aircraft uses which base platform?
Correct Answer: A. Embraer EMB-145
The NETRA Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft being developed by DRDO uses the Embraer EMB-145 as its base platform. The NETRA system provides airborne surveillance and threat detection capabilities. India also operates the Phalcon AWACS on the IL-76 platform procured from Israel.
The IAF was established under which Act?
Correct Answer: A. Indian Air Force Act 1932
The Indian Air Force was established under the Indian Air Force Act of 1932. It came into being on October 8, 1932. The Act was enacted during British rule to provide the legal framework for the air arm of the Indian military forces. Later legislation updated the governance of the IAF.
The IAF's combat air patrol (CAP) is mainly aimed at:
Correct Answer: A. Maintaining air superiority over a zone
Combat Air Patrol (CAP) is a mission flown by fighter aircraft to maintain air superiority over a designated area, typically to protect friendly forces from enemy air attacks. IAF fighters regularly conduct CAPs along sensitive border areas, especially along the Line of Actual Control and Line of Control.
The IAF uses the R-77 and R-73 air-to-air missiles primarily on which aircraft?
Correct Answer: A. Su-30 MKI
The Su-30 MKI is equipped with the R-77 (AA-12 Adder) beyond-visual-range missile and the R-73 (AA-11 Archer) short-range missile, both of Russian origin. India is also integrating the indigenous Astra missile onto the Su-30 MKI, giving it a formidable air-to-air combat capability.