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With reference to the technical agreement between Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and GE Aerospace for the domestic manufacturing of the GE F-414 turbofan engine, which of the following statements correctly describes its provisions and scope?
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- 1The pact completely excludes the transfer of critical technologies such as hot section coating and laser drilling.
- 2GE Aerospace will retain all intellectual property rights for components, while HAL will focus only on assembly from 100% imported kits.
- 3The agreement allows for only 55% transfer of technology and is specifically designed to power the F/A-18 Super Hornet fleet.
- 4Approximately 80% of the engine will be produced in India, and it will power the Tejas Mk-2, TEDBF, and initial versions of AMCA.✓
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Approximately 80% of the engine will be produced in India, and it will power the Tejas Mk-2, TEDBF, and initial versions of AMCA.
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