Air Force & Aircraft — Set 3
Defence GK · वायु सेना और विमान · Questions 21–30 of 160
Who was the first Indian Chief of Air Staff of the IAF?
Correct Answer: A. Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee
Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee was the first Indian Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, appointed in 1954. He is considered the Father of the Indian Air Force. He served until 1960 and laid the foundation for the modern IAF, building it into an effective combat force.
Who is the only officer to have been awarded the rank of Marshal of the Air Force in India?
Correct Answer: A. Arjan Singh
Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC is the only officer in independent India to have been awarded the five-star rank of Marshal of the Air Force. He was elevated to this rank on January 26, 2002. He led the IAF brilliantly during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War.
Operation Safed Sagar was conducted by the IAF during which conflict?
Correct Answer: A. Kargil War 1999
Operation Safed Sagar was the Indian Air Force's contribution to the Kargil War in 1999. The IAF used Mirage 2000 aircraft to strike enemy positions at high altitudes on the Kargil-Drass sector. It was the first time the IAF used laser-guided bombs in combat, demonstrating high precision.
The MiG-21 was procured by India from which country?
Correct Answer: A. Soviet Union
The MiG-21 was procured by India from the Soviet Union in the 1960s. India was one of the first countries outside the Soviet bloc to induct the MiG-21. HAL also manufactured the MiG-21 under license in India. It served as the primary fighter aircraft of the IAF for several decades.
Which IAF air base is located in Sulur, Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer: A. Air Force Station Sulur
Air Force Station Sulur is located near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. It is under the Southern Air Command. Sulur is home to No. 45 Squadron 'Flying Daggers' which first inducted the Tejas aircraft. It is one of the major air bases in southern India.
The IAF's aerobatic display team is known as:
Correct Answer: A. Surya Kiran
Surya Kiran is the aerobatic display team of the Indian Air Force. The team performs at various national and international airshows using the BAE Hawk advanced jet trainer aircraft. Surya Kiran is known for its precision formations and daring manoeuvres during air displays.
Which aircraft does the Surya Kiran aerobatic team use?
Correct Answer: A. BAE Hawk
The Surya Kiran aerobatic display team of the IAF uses BAE Hawk advanced jet trainer aircraft. The Hawk is a British-designed aircraft manufactured in India by HAL under license. The team replaced the older Kiran jet trainers with the Hawk aircraft in 2011 for enhanced display capability.
The Sarang helicopter aerobatic team uses which helicopter?
Correct Answer: A. ALH Dhruv
The Sarang helicopter aerobatic display team of the Indian Air Force uses the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, indigenously developed by HAL. Sarang means 'peacock' in Sanskrit. The team has performed at numerous international airshows and is renowned for its precision formation flying.
Where is the Air Force Academy (AFA) for officer training located?
Correct Answer: A. Hyderabad
The Air Force Academy (AFA) is located at Dundigal, near Hyderabad in Telangana. It is the premier training institute for Indian Air Force officers. The AFA trains officer cadets in flying as well as ground duties and was established in 1969 to consolidate officer training.
The IAF uses which helicopter for its attack missions?
Correct Answer: A. Apache AH-64E
The Indian Air Force inducted the Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters in 2019. These are one of the most advanced attack helicopters in the world. India procured 22 Apache helicopters from the USA to replace the aging Mi-25 and Mi-35 attack helicopters in IAF service.