Made in India Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet

Source: TOI

Context: The Defence Minister has officially approved the execution of the indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter jet project, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

About Made in India Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet:

• What It Is?

• A next-generation stealth-enabled fighter jet, designed and built in India to enhance the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) deep-strike and air superiority capabilities.

• Organisations Involved: Ministry of Defence, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

• Key Features:

• Stealth technology with reduced radar cross-section. Advanced avionics with integrated sensors and data fusion. Super cruise capability (sustained supersonic flight without afterburners). Network-centric warfare and electronic warfare systems. Multi-role capability for air-to-air, air-to-ground, and surveillance missions.

• Stealth technology with reduced radar cross-section.

• Advanced avionics with integrated sensors and data fusion.

• Super cruise capability (sustained supersonic flight without afterburners).

• Network-centric warfare and electronic warfare systems.

• Multi-role capability for air-to-air, air-to-ground, and surveillance missions.

• Global Examples: F-22 Raptor (USA), F-35 Lightning II (USA), Sukhoi Su-57 (Russia), and Chengdu J-20 (China)

About Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA):

• What is AMCA?

• A fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter aircraft being developed indigenously for the Indian Air Force. Envisioned to replace aging MiG and Jaguar fleets, and operate alongside Tejas LCA and MRFA platforms.

• A fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter aircraft being developed indigenously for the Indian Air Force.

• Envisioned to replace aging MiG and Jaguar fleets, and operate alongside Tejas LCA and MRFA platforms.

• Features:

• Stealth Design: Radar-absorbing materials, internal weapon bays. Advanced Avionics: AESA radar, AI-enabled flight controls, sensor fusion. Twin-engine Configuration: Capable of super cruise and high manoeuvrability. Multi-role Capability: Air superiority, ground attack, reconnaissance. Digital Fly-by-Wire System with advanced cockpit interface.

• Stealth Design: Radar-absorbing materials, internal weapon bays.

• Advanced Avionics: AESA radar, AI-enabled flight controls, sensor fusion.

• Twin-engine Configuration: Capable of super cruise and high manoeuvrability.

• Multi-role Capability: Air superiority, ground attack, reconnaissance.

• Digital Fly-by-Wire System with advanced cockpit interface.