Consider the following aircraft:

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

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

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Explanation

All are incorrect

• Rafale: The Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is classified as a 4.5- generation fighter aircraft.

• MiG-29: The Mikoyan MiG-29 is a fourth-generation jet fighter aircraft designed in the Soviet Union.
• Tejas MK-1: The HAL Tejas is an Indian single-engine, multirole light fighter. It is considered to be a fourth-generation fighter aircraft.
• Fifth-generation fighter jets represent the most advanced operational aircraft, featuring stealth technology, advanced avionics, and networked data fusion. Key examples include the US F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, China’s Chengdu J-20 and Shenyang J-35, and Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57.

Answer: (d) None: Difficulty Level: Easy