Q13. Consider the following statements about Rafale Jets:
1. Rafale jets are manufactured by the German company Dassault Aviation.
2. They are medium multi role combat aircraft.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
Q13. Consider the following statements about Rafale Jets:
1. Rafale jets are manufactured by the German company Dassault Aviation.
2. They are medium multi role combat aircraft.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
The correct option is B b) Only 2
Rafale jets
1. Manufactured by French company Dassault Aviation, Rafale is a twin-engine medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA).
2. Rafale fighter jets are positioned as ‘omni-role’ aircrafts that are capable of performing a wide range of combat roles, such as air supremacy, interdiction, aerial reconnaissance, ground support, in-depth strike, anti-ship strike and nuclear deterrence.
3. The Indian Air Force (IAF), which requires a minimum of 42 fighter squadrons to achieve optimal capability
4. IAF tested all aircraft and after a thorough analysis, Eurofighter and Rafale were shortlisted.
5. Dassault got the contract as they were the lowest bidders and their aircraft was low maintenance compared to others
Rafale jets
1. Manufactured by French company Dassault Aviation, Rafale is a twin-engine medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA).
2. Rafale fighter jets are positioned as ‘omni-role’ aircrafts that are capable of performing a wide range of combat roles, such as air supremacy, interdiction, aerial reconnaissance, ground support, in-depth strike, anti-ship strike and nuclear deterrence.
3. The Indian Air Force (IAF), which requires a minimum of 42 fighter squadrons to achieve optimal capability
4. IAF tested all aircraft and after a thorough analysis, Eurofighter and Rafale were shortlisted.
5. Dassault got the contract as they were the lowest bidders and their aircraft was low maintenance compared to others
