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.