​Consider the following statement about Indian Army:
1. Indian Army has inaugurated a Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) in October 2023
2. This tunnel is Indian Army’s first Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT)
3. This tunnel was inaugurated at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) in Maharashtra.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

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Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Statement 1 and 2

Explanation:

• The Indian Army inaugurated its first Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) in October 2023.
• This facility is the first of its kind in the Indian Army.
  
• The VWT was inaugurated at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) located in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. ​

Information Booster:

• Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT) is developed to enhance Combat Free Fall (CFF) skills of armed forces personnel.
• It creates a controlled and safe environment to replicate real-life free-fall conditions.
• The system generates precise air velocities, mimicking a variety of CFF scenarios.
• It supports both beginners and experienced free-fallers, including CFF instructors.
• VWT helps in evaluating individual responses in simulated airborne environments, improving training efficiency and preparedness.