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?
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- 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:
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- 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?
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- 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:
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- 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.
