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Question 35
Consider the following aircraft :
1. Rafael
2. MiG-29
3. Tejas MK-1
How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?
1. Rafael
2. MiG-29
3. Tejas MK-1
How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?
AOptions
A
A) Only one
B
B) Only two
C
C) All three
D
D) None
BSolution
Let's classify each aircraft by generation:
1. Rafael (Rafale): The Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine, canard delta wing, multirole fighter aircraft. It is considered a 4.5 generation fighter aircraft, known for its advanced avionics, stealth features (reduced radar cross-section), and highly integrated systems. It is not a fifth-generation fighter.
2. MiG-29: The Mikoyan MiG-29 is a Soviet-designed twin-engine jet fighter aircraft. It is typically classified as a fourth-generation fighter aircraft, having entered service in the 1980s. It lacks the advanced stealth and sensor fusion capabilities of 5th generation aircraft.
3. Tejas MK-1: The HAL Tejas is an Indian single-engine, delta wing, light multirole fighter. The Tejas MK-1 is classified as a 4th generation (or 4+ generation) fighter aircraft. While efforts are on for an Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) which aims to be a 5th generation aircraft, Tejas MK-1 is not a 5th generation fighter.
Fifth-generation fighter aircraft are characterized by key features such as all-aspect stealth, high maneuverability, advanced avionics, sensor fusion, and integrated avionics. Examples include the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II, Su-57, J-20, and KF-21 (partially).
Therefore, none of the listed aircraft are considered fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
1. Rafael (Rafale): The Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine, canard delta wing, multirole fighter aircraft. It is considered a 4.5 generation fighter aircraft, known for its advanced avionics, stealth features (reduced radar cross-section), and highly integrated systems. It is not a fifth-generation fighter.
2. MiG-29: The Mikoyan MiG-29 is a Soviet-designed twin-engine jet fighter aircraft. It is typically classified as a fourth-generation fighter aircraft, having entered service in the 1980s. It lacks the advanced stealth and sensor fusion capabilities of 5th generation aircraft.
3. Tejas MK-1: The HAL Tejas is an Indian single-engine, delta wing, light multirole fighter. The Tejas MK-1 is classified as a 4th generation (or 4+ generation) fighter aircraft. While efforts are on for an Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) which aims to be a 5th generation aircraft, Tejas MK-1 is not a 5th generation fighter.
Fifth-generation fighter aircraft are characterized by key features such as all-aspect stealth, high maneuverability, advanced avionics, sensor fusion, and integrated avionics. Examples include the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lightning II, Su-57, J-20, and KF-21 (partially).
Therefore, none of the listed aircraft are considered fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
CStrategy
For questions on military technology, precise classification is key. Understand the defining characteristics of each generation of fighter aircraft (e.g., stealth, avionics, sensor fusion for 5th gen). Keep track of major defense procurements and indigenous development in India.
DSyllabus Analysis
Science & Technology: Defense Technology (Aviation, Fighter Aircraft Generations). Current Affairs: Military Modernization.
EQuestion Analysis
This is a factual question from Science & Technology/Current Affairs related to defense. It requires precise knowledge of fighter aircraft generations. All listed aircraft are high-generation but not true 5th-gen. Medium difficulty.