Aircraft type                     : Description

I. Dornier-228                   : Maritime patrol aircraft

II. IL-76                               : Supersonic combat aircraft

III. C-17 Globe-master III  : Military transport aircraft

How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All the three

(d) None

Ans-b

Explanation

Dornier-228

The Dornier 228 is a high-wing, twin-engine turboprop aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and RUAG Aerospace. The DO-228 is capable of carrying payloads up to around 5,200 lbs and has a maximum flight altitude of around 28,000 ft. It has been utilized for remote sensing and atmospheric research.

The Do-228 can be deployed in passenger and cargo transportation, as an air taxi, for corporate purposes, for aircrew training, maritime surveillance, search and rescue, border patrolling and medical evacuation missions.

Hence 1st pair is correctly matched

IL-76

The Ilyushin Il-76 is a robust cargo aircraft celebrated for its significant payload capacity and ability to transport bulk, heavy, and outsized loads. Its solid construction and advanced engineering make it ideal for a wide range of logistical and transport operations. 

The Ilyushin Il-76, developed by the Ilyushin Design Bureau, first flew in 1971. It was originally designed to meet the airlift needs of the Soviet Union, capable of transporting heavy machinery, military equipment, and large cargo. 

Hence 2nd  pair is incorrectly matched

C-17 Globe-master III

A high-wing, four-engine, T-tailed military transport aircraft, the multi-service C-17 can carry large equipment, supplies and troops directly to small airfields in harsh terrain anywhere in the world. The massive, sturdy, long-haul aircraft tackles distance, destination and heavy, oversized payloads in unpredictable conditions. It has delivered cargo in every worldwide operation since the 1990s.

Boeing has partnered with the U.S. Air Force on C-17 sustainment since the delivery of the first aircraft in 1993. 

Hence 3rd pair is correctly matched

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