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
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