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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
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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.) |
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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PRACTICE QUESTION Q.Consider the following statements about C295 aircraft:
How many of the above-given statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (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. |
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