Why in the news?
The Ministry of Defence issued the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme to shortlisted private firms.
Shortlisted Firms
- Larsen & Toubro + Bharat Electronics Limited combine
- Tata Advanced Systems
- Bharat Forge + BEML consortium
About AMCA
- India’s indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft
- Developed to meet long-term requirements of the Indian Air Force
- Being designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)
Key Features
- Stealth capability
- Materials Used:
- Carbon composites
- Radar-absorbent coatings containing ferrite or iron ball paint
- Composite polymers and graphene-based materials
- Advanced avionics includes:
- AESA radar
- Sensor fusion
- Electronic warfare suites
- Helmet-mounted displays
- Supercruise capability (Supersonic speed in Dry Thrust)
- Next-generation combat systems
Programme Highlights
- Government plans to build five prototypes
- Selected private company will partner with ADA
- Part of the “Make in India” and defence indigenisation push
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) reportedly excluded from current process
Consider the following statements regarding the fifth-generation fighter jet configurations of India and Russia:
1.The Sukhoi Su-57, Russia’s operational fifth-generation stealth fighter, features supercruise capabilities but utilizes conventional round exhaust nozzles.
2.Under proposed partnerships, Russia has offered a twin-seat variant of the Su-57, which allows a second crew member to manage manned-unmanned teaming operations with stealth drones.
3.India’s indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is being developed and manufactured solely under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), with zero foreign collaboration for its engines.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 1 and 3 only
[D] 1, 2, and 3
