FIGHTER AIRCRAFT MiG-21. BISON.

 FIGHTER AIRCRAFT

MiG-21. BISON.

- The MiG-21 Bison is a multirole fighter and ground attack aircraft from Russia.

- It has a single engine.

- It is a single-seater aircraft.

- The MiG-21 Bison is a crucial part of the Indian Air Force.

- It became famous when Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman shot down a Pakistani F-16 after the Balakot strike.

- The aircraft can reach a maximum speed of 2230 km/hr (Mach 2.1).

- It is equipped with a 23 mm twin-barrel cannon.

- It can carry four R-60 close combat missiles.

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MULTOPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

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1. What is the origin of the MiG-21 Bison multirole fighter aircraft?

   - A) American

   - B) Russian

   - C) French

   - D) British

   Correct Answer: B) Russian

2. What type of aircraft is the MiG-21 Bison?

   - A) Bomber

   - B) Transport

   - C) Multirole fighter / ground attack

   - D) Reconnaissance

   Correct Answer: C) Multirole fighter / ground attack

3. How many engines does the MiG-21 Bison have?

   - A) One

   - B) Two

   - C) Three

   - D) Four

   Correct Answer: A) One

4. How many seats does the MiG-21 Bison have?

   - A) One

   - B) Two

   - C) Three

   - D) Four

   Correct Answer: A) One

5. Which country's air force uses the MiG-21 Bison as a backbone?

   - A) Chinese Air Force

   - B) Russian Air Force

   - C) Indian Air Force

   - D) American Air Force

   Correct Answer: C) Indian Air Force

6. Who gained instant fame by shooting down an F-16 with a MiG-21 Bison?

   - A) Wg Cdr Varthaman

   - B) Sqn Ldr Sharma

   - C) Flt Lt Singh

   - D) Gp Capt Rao

   Correct Answer: A) Wg Cdr Varthaman

7. What aircraft did the MiG-21 Bison shoot down after the Balakot strike?

   - A) Mirage 2000

   - B) F-15

   - C) F-16

   - D) Su-30

   Correct Answer: C) F-16

8. What is the maximum speed of the MiG-21 Bison in km/hr?

   - A) 2000 km/hr

   - B) 2100 km/hr

   - C) 2200 km/hr

   - D) 2230 km/hr

   Correct Answer: D) 2230 km/hr

9. What is the maximum speed of the MiG-21 Bison in Mach?

   - A) Mach 1.9

   - B) Mach 2.0

   - C) Mach 2.1

   - D) Mach 2.2

   Correct Answer: C) Mach 2.1

10. What type of cannon does the MiG-21 Bison carry?

    - A) 20 mm single-barrel

    - B) 23 mm twin-barrel

    - C) 25 mm four-barrel

    - D) 30 mm single-barrel

    Correct Answer: B) 23 mm twin-barrel

11. How many R-60 close combat missiles can the MiG-21 Bison carry?

    - A) Two

    - B) Four

    - C) Six

    - D) Eight

    Correct Answer: B) Four

12. Which event brought fame to the MiG-21 Bison piloted by Wg Cdr Varthaman?

    - A) Kargil War

    - B) Balakot strike

    - C) Operation Desert Storm

    - D) Falklands War

    Correct Answer: B) Balakot strike

13. The MiG-21 Bison is a _______ aircraft.

    - A) Single engine

    - B) Twin engine

    - C) Triple engine

    - D) Quad engine

    Correct Answer: A) Single engine

14. The MiG-21 Bison is a _______ seater aircraft.

    - A) Single

    - B) Twin

    - C) Three

    - D) Four

    Correct Answer: A) Single

15. What type of missiles does the MiG-21 Bison use for close combat?

    - A) AIM-9 Sidewinder

    - B) R-77

    - C) R-60

    - D) Python-5

    Correct Answer: C) R-60