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Prelims 2024 · Science and Technology · Question 95

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

None

  1. Rafale – Rafale is a 4.5-generation multirole fighter, not a fifth-generation aircraft. Verdict: Incorrect.

  2. MiG-29 – MiG-29 is a fourth-generation fighter aircraft developed by the Soviet Union/Russia. Verdict: Incorrect.

  3. Tejas Mk-1 – Tejas Mk-1 is a 4/4.5-generation light combat aircraft, not fifth-generation. Verdict: Incorrect.

So, none of the above are fifth-generation fighter aircraft.

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