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India's Fifth-generation Fighter Jet Project
- 09 Mar 2024
Recently, Cabinet Committee on Security green lights project for India's fifth-generation fighter jet.
Key Points
- India's Entry to Elite Group: India joins US, Russia, and China in developing fifth-gen fighter jets with AMCA.
- Project Details and Manufacturing: Aeronautical Development Agency and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to lead project and manufacturing.
- Approval Timeline and Progress: CCS approval waited for 1.5 years, with preliminary design review completed in 2022.
- Timeline for Rollout and Flight: AMCA slated to roll out within 3.5 years of approval, with first flight scheduled a year after.
- Engine Specifications: AMCA Mk1 to use existing 90kN class engine, while Mk2 to feature indigenous 110kN engine.
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