How Well Do You Know the Indian Air Force?
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1. In air force terms, what is a Bison? a. A 4x4 Truck b. An upgraded MiG-21 c. A Heavylift Transport Aircraft
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Wrong! The correct answer is An Upgraded MiG 21. Bison is the name for the Upgraded MiG-21 Bis fighter. the MiG-21 is one of the oldest fighters in the Indian Air Force, completing more than 40 years of service. The upgraded MiG21 Bison is expected to be in service till 2020.
Correct! Bison is the name for the Upgraded MiG-21 Bis fighter. the MiG-21 is one of the oldest fighters in the Indian Air Force, completing more than 40 years of service. The upgraded MiG21 Bison is expected to be in service till 2020. More details here
2. Which helicopter is flown by an IAF unit called 'Featherweights'? a. HAL Advanced Light Helicopter b. Cheetah Helicopter c. Mi-26
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Wrong! The correct answer is Mi-26. The Mi-26. It is the world's largest operational helicopter which can transport loads upto 20 tons, equivalent to the cargo of a C-130 Hercules Transport. The aircraft is used for specialist skycrane missions. There are only four such helicopters with the Indian Air Force -- and with a sense of humour unique only to the IAF, the unit that flies the heaviest helicopters was nicknamed 'The Featherweights' (No 126 Helicopter Flight).
Correct! The Mi-26. It is the world's largest operational helicopter which can transport loads up to 20 tons, equivalent to the cargo of a C-130 Hercules Transport. The aircraft is used for specialist skycrane missions. There are only four such helicopters ith the Indian Air Force -- and with a sense of humour unique only to the IAF, the unit that flies the heaviest helicopters was nicknamed 'The Featherweights' (No 126 Helicopter Flight). Photographs
3. What is the latest acquisition in the IAF inventory? (aircraft that has been inducted recently) a. MiG-29K b. Su-30MKI c. Embraer ERJ135
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Wrong! The correct answer is The Embraer ERJ135. It is an executive transport aircraft inducted into the Air HQ and Communications Squadron. It is used for flying VIPs.
Correct! The Embraer ERJ135. It is an executive transport aircraft inducted into the Air HQ and Communications Squadron. It is used for flying VIPs. Photographs
4. The newest squadron in the IAF was formed two years ago. It is called the MARS. What exactly is it? a. Maritime Air Recce Squadron b. Military Airlift and Recovery Squadron c. Mid Air Refuelling Squadron
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Wrong! MARS stands for Mid Air Refuelling Squadron -- No 78 MARS was formed in 2004 and equipped the with newly acquired Il-78 Air to Air Refuelling Tankers.
Correct! MARS stands for Mid Air Refuelling Squadron -- No 78 MARS was formed in 2004 and equipped with the newly acquired Il-78 Air to Air Refuelling Tankers. More details here.
