Consider the following statements about Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme Execution Model, recently launched by the Government: 1. The AMCA will be a single-seat, twin-engine aircraft with all-weather operational capability. 2. The programme will be executed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in coolaboration with the Lockheed Martin. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements about Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme Execution Model, recently launched by the Government:
1.The AMCA will be a single-seat, twin-engine aircraft with all-weather operational capability.
2.The programme will be executed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in coolaboration with the Lockheed Martin.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: Only Statement 1 is correct

Statement 1 is correct: The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is an ambitious next-generation project aimed at developing a fifth-generation stealth, multi-role combat aircraft for both the Indian Air Force and Navy. This single-seat, twin-engine aircraft will feature all-weather operational capability.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The initial development cost of the project is estimated to be approximately Rs 15,000 crore, with the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) spearheading the programme through strategic industry partnerships.

Source: PIB

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