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Consider the following aircraft

Consider the following aircraft:
1. Rafael
2. MiG-29
3. Tejas MK-1
How many of the above are considered fifth generation fighter aircraft?

(a)

Only one

(b)

Only two

(c)

All three

(d)

None*

Answer:

(d)

CA

Explanation

Answer: D 1 is incorrect:The Rafale, a 4.5-generation fighter, stands in stark contrast. With proven stealth characteristics, it operates in multiple air forces and combat zones. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/mighty-flawed-dragon-iaf-rafales-outclass-overhyped-chinese-j-20-fighter-jet/articleshow/108858255.cms?from=mdr 2 is incorrect: The MiG-29 Fulcrum is a modern 4th generation supersonic fighter that can achieve more than double the speed of sound. https://migflug.com/jets/mig-29/ 3 is incorrect: The LCA Tejas Mk 1A is a single-engine, 4.5 generation, single seat, multirole fighter aircraft that is currently being manufactured in the country by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Indian aerospace major in the public sector. https://www.sps-aviation.com/story/?id=3011&h=Powering-the-LCA-Tejas-MK-1A https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/all-about-indias-indigenous-fifth-gen-fighter-jet-amca/ The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in march 2024 cleared a Rs 15,000 crore project to design and develop the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), India’s fifth-generation fighter multirole fighter jet. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will be the nodal agency for executing the programme and designing the aircraft. It will be manufactured by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The aircraft will put India in a select group of nations that have their own fifth-generation fighter aircraft.