CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
After how many decades Air Force formally inducts Dakota DC-3 aircraft; Parshuram back in service?
A
4
B
3
C
5
D
10
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Air Force formally inducts Dakota DC-3 aircraft; ‘Parshuram’ back in service after 4 decades.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 17 June 1961, the type conducted its maiden flight; on 1 April 1967, the first production Marut was officially delivered to the IAF. While the Marut had been envisioned as a supersonic-capable combat aircraft, it would never manage to exceed Mach 1.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota (RAF designation) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II and remained in front-line service with various military operators for many years.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indian Air Force Day 2022: Indian Air Force (IAF) is the fourth largest air force in the world. It consists of about 139, 576 active personnel, about 140, 000 reserve personnel, and over 1, 850 aircraft.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tejas, Rafale, Sukhoi-30-Fighter Aircrafts. Fighter Aircraft are the main components used by the Indian Air Force to defend the borders of India from external aggression.

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