Consider the following statements: 1. Mirage 2000 is a twin-engine f

Consider the following statements:

1. Mirage 2000 is a twin-engine fighter jet.
2. HAL Tejas is a delta-winged fighter jet.
3. Rafale is a hypersonic fighter jet.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 and 2

2 only

1 and 3

3 only

Answer is Right!

Answer is Wrong!

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UPSC CAPF – 2022

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Statement 1 is incorrect because the Dassault Mirage 2000 is a single-engine jet fighter aircraft. Statement 2 is correct as the HAL Tejas is an Indian single-engine, delta-wing light multirole fighter aircraft. Statement 3 is incorrect as the Dassault Rafale is a twin-engine, canard delta-wing, multirole fighter aircraft capable of supersonic speeds (typically around Mach 1.8), but it is not a hypersonic fighter jet (which travels at speeds of Mach 5 or greater).

Understanding the basic characteristics of prominent military aircraft, such as the number of engines, wing configuration (like delta wing), and speed category (supersonic, hypersonic), is important for current affairs and defence-related topics.

The HAL Tejas is indigenously developed by India. The Mirage 2000 is of French origin and is part of the Indian Air Force fleet. The Rafale is also a French aircraft recently inducted into the Indian Air Force. Hypersonic aircraft and missiles are a developing area of technology, distinct from current supersonic fighter jets.

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