Description

Abhay Anti-Submarine Warfare Ship


Context	The seventh anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW SWC), ‘Abhay’, is being built by India's leading shipbuilding.
Contract	2019 contract between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE).
Indigenous Content	Over 80 percent.
Primary Operations	Anti-submarine warfare in coastal waters; capable of Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO) and mine-laying activities.
Capabilities	Subsurface surveillance in coastal waters; tracking surface and underwater targets; coordinated anti-submarine operations with aircraft.
Propulsion	Waterjet-propelled; capable of speeds up to 25 knots.
Armament	30 mm Close-in Weapon System (CIWS), 12.7 mm Stabilized Remote-Control Guns, lightweight torpedoes, ASW rockets, and mines.
Sonar Systems	Hull-mounted sonar and Low-Frequency Variable Depth Sonar for underwater surveillance.
Purpose	Enhancing the Navy’s operational reach and defensive capabilities along India’s coastlines; designed for agility and swift response in tactical situations.
Defensive and Offensive Assets	Advanced anti-submarine warfare suite; torpedoes, ASW rockets, mines; robust defense against aerial and surface threats.

C295 aircraft


Context	Prime Minister inaugurated a plant in Vadodara, where Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) will manufacture the C-295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Aircraft Type	New-generation tactical airlifted in the light and medium segment.
Manufacturer	Airbus, European multinational aerospace corporation.
Mission Capabilities	Troop and cargo transport, maritime patrol, airborne warning, surveillance, reconnaissance, signals intelligence, armed close air support, medical evacuation, Air-to-Air refueling, VIP transport, airborne firefighting.
Weather Capability	All-weather conditions.
Payload Capacity	Up to 9 tonnes of payload or 71 troops.
Maximum Cruise Speed	260 knots.
Low-Level Flight Capability	Designed for low-level flight at speeds as slow as 110 knots for tactical missions.
Rear Ramp Door	For quick reaction and para dropping of troops and cargo.
Engines	Powered by two turboprop engines.
Short Take-off and Landing (STOL)	Capable of STOL and using unprepared airstrips. (A short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft is a conventional fixed-wing aircraft that has short runway requirements for takeoff and landing.)

About Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL)

It is an Indian aerospace manufacturing, military engineering, and defense technology company. It is a fully owned subsidiary of Tata Sons, a holding company for the Tata Group. TASL entered into a joint venture with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to manufacture the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter in India for the domestic civil and military markets.

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INDIAN EXPRESS

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PRACTICE QUESTION

Q.Consider the following statements about C295 aircraft:

It is a tactical airlifter designed and built by Airbus.
It has the capability to operate in all weather conditions and can carry up to 9 tonnes of payload.
It is equipped with advanced stealth technology for military operations.

How many of the above-given statements is/are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(d) All four

Answer: b

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The aircraft, designed and manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space, is versatile and can perform a variety of missions, including troop transport, cargo airlift, medical evacuation, and maritime patrol.

Statement 2 is correct: The C-295 is a versatile, new-generation tactical airlift aircraft with a payload capacity of 9.5 tonnes and is specialised in air transport missions, under all types of weather conditions both during day and night.Statement 3 is incorrect: The C295 is not equipped with advanced stealth technology. It is designed for tactical airlift missions, not stealth operations.