Q. With regard to fighter Aircrafts capability of a nation, what do you understand by the term “Hi-Lo mix”?

[A] It is a mix of Aircrafts that can fly at high altitude and the ones that can fly at low altitudes.

[B] It is a mix of Aircrafts that can carry atomic weapons and the ones that can carry only non-atomic weapons

[C] It is a mix of Aircrafts that are more expensive plus high-tech and the ones that are cheaper and simple.

[D] It is a mix of aircrafts that can cover a longer distance and the ones that can cover smaller distances.

Answer: C
Notes:

The High/Low concept means a mix of larger, more expensive and more capable aircraft and smaller, cheaper and simpler ones. For example, US has the F-22/F-16, the Chinese have developed the J-20/ J-10 and Pakistan is working on the J-10/JF-17 mix.

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