Q. Consider the following statements about Igla-S missile system:
1.It is a surface-to-surface missile system.
2.It is also known as Very Long Range Air Defence Systems.
3.It has a target range of over 200 km.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: All Statements are incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Igla-S is a man-portable, shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile (SAM) system that uses infrared (IR) homing to lock onto the heat signatures of aerial targets.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is also known as Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS).
Statement 3 is incorrect: It is capable of engaging targets up to 6 km away and at altitudes of up to 3.5 km.
Source: BT
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