{"id":90730,"date":"2025-06-01T10:35:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=90730"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:35:32","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:35:32","slug":"with-reference-to-indias-defence-consider-the-following-helicopters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/with-reference-to-indias-defence-consider-the-following-helicopters\/","title":{"rendered":"With reference to India&#8217;s defence, consider the following helicopters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With reference to India&#8217;s defence, consider the following helicopters :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Cheetah<\/li>\n<li>2. Chetak<\/li>\n<li>3. Rudra<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the above has\/have turret gun, rocket system and air-to-air missile?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 and 2&#8243; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;1 and 3&#8243; option4=&#8221;3 only&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CAPF &#8211; 2022<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-capf-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-capf-2022\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nWe need to identify which of the listed helicopters is equipped with a turret gun, rocket system, and air-to-air missile capability.<br \/>\n1. Cheetah (SA 315B Lama): This is a light utility helicopter. While it can be fitted with machine guns or rockets for light support roles, it is primarily a utility\/reconnaissance platform and does not have a standard turret gun or air-to-air missile capability in the context of a dedicated attack role.<br \/>\n2. Chetak (Alouette III): Similar to the Cheetah, this is a light utility helicopter. It can carry rockets or anti-tank missiles, but it is not typically equipped with a turret gun or air-to-air missiles for its primary role.<br \/>\n3. Rudra (ALH-WSI): This is the armed version of the HAL Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter. It is specifically designed for attack and close air support roles. It is equipped with a 20 mm turret gun, provisions for 70 mm rocket pods, and can carry air-to-air missiles (such as the Mistral) and anti-tank missiles. This configuration matches the description provided.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n&#8211; Identify the role and capabilities of each helicopter.<br \/>\n&#8211; Cheetah and Chetak are primarily light utility helicopters, though adaptable for light armament.<br \/>\n&#8211; Rudra is an armed variant of the Dhruv, designed as an attack helicopter.<br \/>\n&#8211; Attack helicopters are typically equipped with integrated weapon systems including turret guns, rocket launchers, and missile hardpoints (air-to-air and\/or air-to-ground).<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe Rudra helicopter serves the Indian Army and Air Force. It is a significant upgrade in India&#8217;s rotary-wing attack capabilities compared to relying on older, less capable armed versions of utility helicopters. India also operates more dedicated attack helicopters like the Mil Mi-25\/35 and the AH-64 Apache, as well as indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) &#8216;Prachand&#8217;.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With reference to India&#8217;s defence, consider the following helicopters : 1. Cheetah 2. Chetak 3. Rudra Which of the above has\/have turret gun, rocket system and air-to-air missile? 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