Question
GSHardPrelims 2024Science & Technology

Consider the following aircraft:

  1. Rafale
  2. MiG-29
  3. Tejas MK-1

How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?

Explanation

Fifth-generation fighter aircraft are characterized by advanced stealth, superior agility, advanced avionics, and integrated computer systems. Let's consider the aircraft listed:

  1. Rafale: This is a 4.5 generation multirole fighter aircraft developed by Dassault Aviation.

  2. MiG-29: This is a fourth-generation multirole fighter aircraft developed by Mikoyan in the Soviet Union.

  3. Tejas MK-1: This is a fourth-generation light multirole fighter aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in India.

 None of the above aircraft are considered fifth-generation fighter aircraft.

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