CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Recently, Six vendors bid to supply 110 fighters to India. Which of the following is the single-engine fighter?
A
SAAB Gripen
B
Eurofighter Typhoon
C
Dassault Rafale
D
Boeing F-18
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Considered to be the most advanced aircraft in the Indian fleet, the Rafale is a twin-engine delta-wing jet that is highly manoeuvrable, with an airframe that is capable of 11Gs (g-force) during emergencies.

Detailed explanation-2: -The F-15EX, developed by Boeing, is the latest variant of the jet. The aircraft features a new radar, new avionics and weapons systems, as well as countless other improvements. It has already gathered significant attention from customers all over the world and is likely to continue to serve for many years to come.

Detailed explanation-3: -The US also has a sixth-generation fighter jet – known as the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program – in the works. It is designed to be the successor to its F-22, which along with the F-35, is considered the world’s top fighter jet.

Detailed explanation-4: -The B-21 Raider was unveiled to the public at a ceremony December 2, 2022 in Palmdale, California. The Air Force on Friday unveiled its newest stealth bomber aircraft, the B-21 Raider, in Palmdale, California.

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