On 10 August 1995, which indigenously designed Indonesian passenger aircraft made its historic maiden flight over Bandung, commemorated annually as National Technology Awakening Day (Hakteknas)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. IPTN N-250 'Gatotkaca'
- Step 1: The N-250 'Gatotkaca' was the first regional commuter aircraft designed from scratch in Indonesia, using advanced fly-by-wire flight control technology. Step 2. Its successful first flight on 10 August 1995 was watched live by President Soeharto and hailed as a technological triumph, leading to the designation of Hakteknas. Answer: IPTN N-250 'Gatotkaca'. Why not the others: CN-235 was co-developed earlier with CASA of Spain; N-219 flew in 2017.
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