Sukhoi Aircraft

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Context

THE DEFENCE Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared proposals to acquire 12 Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft and indigenous Dhruvastra missiles for the Indian Air Force.

Sukhoi Su-30MKI

The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a two-seater, twinjet multirole air superiority fighter.
It is developed by Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi and built under license by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
A variant of the Sukhoi Su-30, it is a heavy, all-weather, long-range fighter.
The Su-30MKI is a highly integrated twin-finned aircraft.
The airframe is constructed of titanium and high-strength Aluminium alloy
The Su-30MKI has a range of 3,000 km with internal fuel which ensures a 3.75 hour combat mission.
The air refueling system increases the flight duration up to 10 hours with a range of 3,000 km combat radius.

READ ABOUT DAC: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/dac-nod-to-purchase-indigenous-defence-system

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Consider the following statements with reference to Su-30MKI.

1. The Su-30MKI has a range of 3,000 km with internal fuel which ensures a 3.75-hour combat mission.

2. A variant of the Sukhoi Su-30, it is a heavy, all-weather, long-range fighter.

How many of the above are incorrect?

A) Only 1

B) Only 2

C) Both 1 and 2

D) None of the above

Answer: D) None of the above.

Su-30 MKI Fighter Aircraft