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Is Rafale Stealth aircraft?
Although not a full-aspect stealth aircraft, the cost of which was viewed as unacceptably excessive, the Rafale was designed for a reduced radar cross-section (RCS) and infrared signature .
Are Ambani’s vegetarian?
Mukesh Ambani is a simple and down-to-earth person who prefers the same for his food. He is also a pure vegetarian by food habits. His favorite foods are chapati, rice and dal. He does not mind eating anywhere even from a roadside stall as long as he gets access to tasty food.
Is it time to modernise the IAF’s helicopter fleet?
The heavy-lift Mi-26 and Mi-8 medium-lift helicopters are obsolete and need replacement. ‘Make in India’ and a new sense of purpose for modernisation of the Indian military, especially after the Chinese incursions and transgressions into India climaxed in the Doklam episode, thus present the opportunity to modernise the IAF’s helicopter fleet.
How many helicopters does the Indian Air Force have?
According to Flight Global’s publication World Air Forces 2017, the IAF has 432 helicopters while Indian publication Bharat Shakti puts the figure at around 374. The official IAF website says its helicopter fleet has over 500 helicopters but does not elaborate further.
Why is the Indian Air Force’s helicopter operation lagging behind?
Partly due to this reason, and partly due to the low priority and standing that rotary wing operations subliminally occupy in a force besotted by the fighter stream, the helicopter component of the IAF has remained somewhat stunted.
Why doesn’t the IAF have helicopters to fight the Maoists?
The Maoist affected states have IAF helicopters deployed but not in the numbers that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) would like to have. Indeed, the MHA has decided to have its own fleet of helicopters specifically designed to fight militancy and has already inducted Mi-17 V5s.