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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Indian Navy received its final anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I from Boeing. How many such anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I does the Indian Navy possess now?
A
15
B
5
C
10
D
12
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Boeing. The Indian Navy has received the 12th anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I from the U.S.-based aerospace company Boeing.

Detailed explanation-2: -As reported by Businessworld earlier, the Indian Navy operates 12 P8Is, of which 8 are based at the naval airbase INS Rajali in Arakonam on the Eastern Seaboard and 4 at INS Hansa in Goa on the West.

Detailed explanation-3: -Navy gets full complement of P-8I maritime aircraft “Boeing delivered the 12th P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to India on February 23,” a company statement said. “The P-8I is an integral part of the Indian Navy’s fleet and has surpassed 35,000 flight hours since it was inducted in 2013.”

Detailed explanation-4: -Boeing delivers 12th P-8I patrol aircraft to Indian Navy - The Economic Times.

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