UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2024

Consider the following aircraft: 1. Rafale 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

Answer

Correct Answer

None

Explanation

The Rafale is generally classified as a 4.5-generation multirole fighter. The MiG-29 is a fourth-generation fighter, while the Tejas Mk-1 is also generally classified as a fourth-generation light combat aircraft. Fifth-generation fighters typically incorporate features such as advanced stealth, sensor fusion and highly integrated avionics. None of the three listed aircraft is classified as a fifth-generation fighter. Options A, B and C are incorrect because they count one, two or all three aircraft as fifth-generation.

Topics: fighter aircraft generations, mig-29 and tejas classification, military aviation, rafale, science and technology