Q. Consider the following aircraft:

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

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

  • Only one
  • Only two
  • All three
  • None

Answer: (d) None

Notes:
  • Rafael (Rafale): The Rafale is a French twin-engine, multirole fighter aircraft developed by Dassault Aviation.
    • It is considered a 4.5 generation fighter aircraft, incorporating advanced avionics and stealth features but not meeting all the criteria for a fifth-generation fighter.
rafale specification
  • MiG-29: The MiG-29 is a fourth-generation jet fighter aircraft designed in the Soviet Union and is used by various countries. India is the second-largest operator of MiG-29s globally, following Russia.
    • It does not have the advanced stealth, sensor fusion, and avionics of fifth-generation fighters.
MIG 29 Fighter jets
  • Tejas MK-1: The Tejas MK-1 is an Indian single-engine, multirole light fighter developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
    • It is also considered a fourth-generation fighter aircraft.
Tejas MK 1