Question: Which amongst the following countries recently approved the sale of C-17 Globe Master III to India?
(a) United States of America
(b) France
(c) Israel
(d) Russia
Answer- (a)
Related facts:
- On June 29, 2017, The U.S. State Department approved the possible sale to India of one Boeing C-17 transport aircraft.
- It will improve India’s capability to meet current and future strategic airlift requirements.
- The C-17, has a capability to carry around 70 tonnes of load and around 150 fully geared troops.
- C-17 will replace the Russian IL-76 aircraft which has the capability to carry loads upto around 40 tonnes.
- The aircraft will give major thrust and flexibility to IAF’s capability to swiftly move troops and tanks to battle fronts.
- The estimated cost of this C-17 transport aircraft $366 million.
Reference:
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/us-to-sell-366-2-million-c-17-globemaster-aircraft-to-india/articleshow/59366457.cms
http://www.defenseworld.net/news/19682/US_Approves_Boeing_C_17_Transport_Aircraft_Sale_To_India_For_US_336_Million#.WWTXuhWGPIU
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/indian-air-force-c-17-globemaster-inducted-to-replace-il-76-biggest-aircraft-india-today/1/305063.html