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Which generation fighter jet is AMCA?
fifth generation fighter
The first flight is expected to be by 2025-26 and serial production might begin by 2030. The AMCA is currently the only fifth generation fighter under development in India, expected to get Ministry of Defence approval in 2022….HAL AMCA.
| Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
What happened to Fgfa?
However, General Director of United Aircraft Corporation Yuri Slyusar claimed that the FGFA program was not cancelled and India is still working with Russia regarding to the future aircraft….Sukhoi/HAL FGFA.
| FGFA | |
|---|---|
| Status | Cancelled |
| Primary user | Indian Air Force (intended) |
| Developed from | Sukhoi Su-57 |
What is the difference between Su-57 and FGFA?
The completed FGFA was to include a total of 147 improvements over the Su-57, including advanced sensors, networking and combat avionics. The Indian version would be a two-seater with pilot and co-pilot or weapon systems operator (WSO).
When will FGFA join the Indian Air Force?
The then Defence Minister A. K. Antony had said that the FGFA would join the Indian Air Force by 2017. However, his deputy, M. M. Pallam Raju, told the Parliament that the fifth generation aircraft is scheduled to be certified by 2019, following which the series production will start.
What engines will the PAK FA/FGFA use?
The PAK FA/FGFA will use on its first flights 2 Saturn 117 engines (about 147.1 kN thrust each). The 117 is an advanced version of the AL-31F, but built with the experience gained in the AL-41F programme. The AL-41F powered the Mikoyan MFI fighter (Mikoyan Project 1.44).
What is the future of FGFA between Russia and India?
On 25 January 2016, it was reported that Russia and India have agreed to develop FGFA and lower investment cost to $4 billion for each nation. They will invest $1 billion in the first year and another $500 million per year for the following six years. In September 2016, the two nations announced a detailed work-share agreement for joint production.