Multiple choice general knowledge history

which Indian Fighter planes were termed Saber Slayers?

  1. Mig 15

  2. Mig 21

  3. Mirage 1000

  4. Folland Gnat
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Explanation

The Folland Gnat, a lightweight fighter aircraft used by the Indian Air Force, earned the nickname 'Saber Slayer' during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. It performed exceptionally well against Pakistani F-86 Sabres, shooting down several without a single Gnat lost in air-to-air combat, leading to this famous moniker.

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