Consider the following statements regarding C295 Transport Aircraft: I...
Explanation:
The given statements are:
1. It is a new-generation tactical airlifter in the light and medium segment.
2. It was designed and built indigenously by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Now let's analyze each statement to determine its correctness.
Statement 1: It is a new-generation tactical airlifter in the light and medium segment.
The C295 is indeed a new-generation tactical airlifter in the light and medium segment. The C295 is a twin-turboprop transport aircraft manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space. It is designed for a wide range of military and civil missions, including troop transport, cargo transportation, medical evacuation, and maritime patrol. It has a maximum payload capacity of 9.25 tons and can carry up to 71 personnel.
Therefore, statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2: It was designed and built indigenously by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
This statement is incorrect. The C295 transport aircraft is not designed and built indigenously by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is manufactured by Airbus Defence and Space, a European aerospace company. HAL is a state-owned aerospace and defense company in India, but it is not involved in the design and production of the C295.
Therefore, statement 2 is incorrect.
In conclusion, only statement 1 is correct.