In the world, just as we are doing scientific research and development in the field of medicine, space exploration, etc., the development in the field of defense technology is also taking place at a very fast pace. After the induction of Rafale (4.5th generation aircraft) in the Indian Air Force, everyone wants to know about the 5th generation aircraft.
What is the definition of fifth-generation aircraft?
There is no accepted or precise definition of a fifth-generation fighter jet. But a producer named Lockheed Martin defined it; Aircraft that use all the most modern technologies, such as advanced avionics facilities, highly integrated computer systems, stealth technology, low probability of intercept radars (LPIR), and high-performance airframes, is called fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
List of 5th generation fighters: -
Aircraft name Country Manufacturing year
1. Boing Saab T-7 Red Hawk (T-X) America 2023, in the development phase
2. Chengdu (AVIC) J-20 (Black Eagle) China 2017, Active, Limited Service
3. HAL AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) India 2030, in the development phase
4. HAL Sukhoi PMF / FGFA India 2019, (currently cancelled)
5. HESA F-313 Kaher (Conqueror) Iran 2018, in development phase
6. KAI KF-X South Korea 2028, in the development phase
7. Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor America 2005 (active, in-service)
8. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II America 2016 (active, in-service)
9. Mitsubishi X-2 (ATD-X / Shinshin) Japan 2016, Status: Retired, Limited Service
10. Northrop Grumman T-X (Model 400) America 2017, (currently cancelled)
11. Northrop-McDonnell Douglas YF-23 (Black Widow II) America 1990, (currently cancelled)
12. Staquetty Javelin T-X America 2017, (currently cancelled)
13. Sukhoi Su-57 (Felon) Russia 2019, in the development phase
14. TAI TF-X (F-X) Turkey 2030, in the development phase
Description of the best 5th generation fighters: -
1.American Lockheed F-22 Raptor: -
The American Lockheed F-22 "Raptor is currently the most advanced aircraft. It has started the 5th generation warrior race. It has been in operation since 2005. IF-22, the Raptor is a twin-engine, single-seat Seat is an all-weather aeroplane designed for United States Air Force. It has a top speed of 2,574 kilometres per hour and the service covers 50,000 feet.
2. HAL AMCA-India: -
India's effort seeks to be among the few countries in the world that have a 5th generation fighter aircraft. India partnered with Russia to manufacture this 5th generation aircraft in Aero India 2013.
The AMCA will be a twin-engine aircraft, shaped like a diamond, with built-in stealth features. It will be fully built by 2030.
3. Sukhoi Su-57 (Felon) - Russia: -
The Russian Sukhoi Su-57 is a fifth-generation multirole aircraft, which is being developed to compete with the American Lockheed F-22 "Raptor" and will be in service soon. It is intended for air prevalence and assault tasks.
The Su-57 aircraft will be an aircraft using stealth technology in Russian military service. The main objective of making it is to replace the MiG-29 and Su-27. It will be the best fighter aircraft ever built by Russia.
With this jet, Russia's ground and naval defence will be strengthened, as well as supercruise, supermoonability, and advanced avionics have been designed keeping in mind.
4. Chengdu J-20-China: -
China's Chengdu J-20 "Black Eagle" is a fifth-generation aircraft, with subtle features that are slightly weaker than the American Lockheed F-22 Raptor. However, the Chinese J-20 aircraft is designed to compete with the American Lockheed F-22 "Raptor. The J-20 has a top speed of 2,100 kilometres per hour and the service marking is 59 055 meters.
These were the list of currently developed and in-progress fighter aircraft. Hopefully, after reading this article, you must have understood which country has the 5th generation fighter aircraft in the world and which countries are making them.
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