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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

5th Generation Jet Fighter

(Wiki)A fifth-generation jet fighter is a fighter aircraft classification used in the United States and elsewhere encompassing the most advanced jet fighter generation as of 2014. Fifth-generation aircraft are designed to incorporate numerous technological advances over the fourth generation jet fighter.

Common features that a 5th generation jet fighter can be defined:

  • Stealth
  • High maneuverability - Which tends to include short-field capabilities.
  • Advanced avionics
  • Networked data fusion from sensors and avionics
  • Multiple role capabilities
As of 2014 there is only one jet fighter is categorized as 5th generation, F-22 Raptor is in USAF service. There are few potential projects are under flight tests, F-35 Join Strike Fighter, Russian Sukhoi PAF FA T-50 project, Chinese PLA projects J-20 and J-31. 


Else where in the world, defence budgets are spending on research and development of fifth generation jet fighters. 

Japan 
Korea
Turkey