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UPSC Prelims 2024 Question on – Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft
Q. Consider the following aircraft:
1. Rafale
2. MiG-29
3. Tejas MK-1
How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?
✅ Correct Answer: (d) None
Explanation:
- Rafale: A 4.5 generation fighter jet developed by France.
- MiG-29: A 4th generation fighter aircraft from Russia.
- Tejas MK-1: India’s indigenous 4.5 generation fighter jet.
- Fifth-generation fighters include features like stealth, supercruise, advanced avionics, and data fusion.
- Examples: F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II, J-20, Su-57.