With reference to India’s defence, consider the following pairs
| Aircraft Type | Aircraft |
| Dornier-228 | Maritime patrol aircraft |
| IL-76 | Supersonic combat aircraft |
| C-17 Globemaster | Military transport aircraft |
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
- Only one
- Only two
- All the three
- None
Explanation
Pair 1 is correct
- Dornier 228 is a twin engine turboprop, highly versatile multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft manufactured by M/s HAL for the Indian Coast Guard.
Pair 2 is incorrect
- The IL-76 (designed by the Soviet Union’s Ilyushin design bureau) is a strategic airlifter, used for transporting troops, cargo, and heavy equipment.
Pair 3 is correct
- The C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft. India purchased the Boeing’s C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the USA.
