CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the names of the two missiles in the Spyder missile?
A
Python and Derby
B
Solid rocket motor
C
Minuteman ICBM
D
Anti tank missile
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Surface to Air Python and Derby, also known as SPYDER, is an Israeli indigenous short-range air defense system.

Detailed explanation-2: -A typical battery consists one central command and control unit, six missile firing units, and a resupply vehicle.

Detailed explanation-3: -The full form of SPYDER is Surface to air Python and Derby. It is a short and medium-range mobile air defence system from Israel that has been developed by Rafael (Rafael Advanced Defence Systems) and IAI (Israeli Aerospace Industries). However, the major contractor is Rafale here.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are five types, air-to-air, air-to-surface, surface-to-air, antiship, and antitank, or assault. Ballistic missiles are most often categorized as short-range, medium-range, intermediate-range, and intercontinental ballistic missiles (SRBMs, MRBMs, IRBMs, and ICBMs).

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