Air Force & Aircraft — Set 13
Defence GK · वायु सेना और विमान · Questions 121–130 of 160
The IAF's Tejas first flew in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 2001
The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft made its first flight on January 4, 2001, piloted by Squadron Leader (later Air Marshal) K.K. Venugopal. This was a landmark achievement for India's indigenous aircraft development program. The Tejas was then put through extensive testing before being cleared for induction.
Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma flew in space in which year?
Correct Answer: A. 1984
Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma flew in space on April 2, 1984, as part of the Soviet-Indian joint space mission. He spent 7 days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes aboard the Salyut 7 space station. He remains the only Indian citizen to have traveled to space so far.
The IAF's Su-30 MKI has the capability to carry the BrahMos missile that weighs approximately:
Correct Answer: A. 2500 kg
The BrahMos air-launched cruise missile weighs approximately 2,500 kg (2.5 tonnes). This is one of the heaviest weapons carried by the Su-30 MKI. Special structural modifications were made to the Su-30 MKI airframe to accommodate the heavy BrahMos missile on its central hardpoint.
IAF Air Force Station Pune (Lohegaon) is home to which squadron?
Correct Answer: A. No. 6 Squadron 'Dragons'
Air Force Station Lohegaon (Pune) is home to No. 6 Squadron 'Dragons' which operates the Jaguar IM maritime attack aircraft. This squadron is tasked with maritime strike roles in the Arabian Sea area. The Jaguar IM is equipped for anti-ship warfare with its AGAVE radar and Sea Eagle missiles.
The IAF's No. 9 Squadron 'Wolfpack' is based at:
Correct Answer: A. Gwalior
No. 9 Squadron 'Wolfpack' is a Mirage 2000 squadron based at Air Force Station Gwalior. This squadron gained fame for carrying out the Balakot airstrikes on February 26, 2019, when Mirage 2000 aircraft armed with SPICE 2000 bombs struck the Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in Pakistan.
The IAF's aerobatic season culminates with which major airshow?
Correct Answer: A. Aero India in Bengaluru
Aero India, held biennially at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, is one of Asia's largest airshows and the IAF's major platform to showcase aircraft and technologies. Both the Surya Kiran and Sarang teams perform at Aero India. It also serves as a major defence trade and industry exhibition.
IAF Air Force Station Yelahanka is located near which city?
Correct Answer: A. Bengaluru
Air Force Station Yelahanka is located on the outskirts of Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is the venue for Aero India, Asia's major airshow held biennially. The station is under the Training Command and is an important base for training activities as well as ceremonial and demonstration flights.
The IAF's first woman Air Traffic Controller was appointed in which year approximately?
Correct Answer: A. 1990s
Women have been inducted in the Indian Air Force in various branches including as Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) since the 1990s when women were first commissioned into the IAF in ground duty branches. The IAF has been progressively expanding roles for women, culminating in fighter pilot inductions in 2016.
The IAF's air defence network includes the ground-based ADGES. What does ADGES stand for?
Correct Answer: A. Air Defence Ground Environment System
ADGES stands for Air Defence Ground Environment System. It is the IAF's integrated network of radar stations and control centres for air surveillance and air defence. The system detects, tracks, and identifies all aerial objects in Indian airspace and coordinates the air defence response.
Nyoma airfield being developed in Ladakh will be able to handle:
Correct Answer: A. Fighter jets at high altitude
Nyoma airfield in Ladakh is being developed and upgraded by BRO (Border Roads Organisation) to handle fighter jets at high altitude. It is located near the Line of Actual Control with China. The development of advanced landing grounds in Ladakh significantly enhances IAF's forward deployment capability.