List of the 5th Generation Fighter Aircrafts

The beginning of the era of the 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft is attributed to the introduction of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor in the US defence in 2005. There are many countries like India, China, Russia, Japan, Turkey, Europe, and South Korea are trying to build 5th Generation Fighter Aircrafts. Read this article to know the name of the Aircrafts developed/in development by these countries.

As soon as we are having the scientific research and development in the field of medical, space exploration etc. the development in the field of defence technology is also getting momentum. 
After the induction of Rafale (4.5th generation aircraft) in the Indian Air Force, everyone is wondering about the 5th generation of the aircrafts.

In this article, we have listed the name of the aircrafts belongs to the 5th generation.

What is the definition of the Fifth Generation Aircraft?

There is no accepted or accurate definition of fifth-generation fighter Jet. But Lockheed Martin the manufacturer defined it as; incorporation the most modern technologies, such as all-aspect stealth even when armed, advanced avionics features, highly integrated computer systems, low-probability-of-intercept radar (LPIR), and high-performance airframes.

List of the 5th Generation Fighter Aircrafts:-

Aircraft name	Country	Introduction
1. Boeing-Saab T-7 Red Hawk (T-X)	USA	2023, in-development
2. Chengdu (AVIC) J-20 (Black Eagle)	China	2017, Active, Limited service
3. HAL AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft)	India	2030, in-development
4. HAL Sukhoi PMF/FGFA	India	2019, (currently cancelled)
5. HESA F-313 Qaher (Conqueror)	Iran
6. KAI KF-X	South Korea	2028, in-development
7. Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor	USA	2005 (Active, In service)
8. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II	USA	2016  (Active, In service)
9. Mitsubishi X-2 (ATD-X / Shinshin)	Japan	2016, Status: Retired, Limited Service
10. Northrop Grumman T-X (Model 400)	USA	2017, Cancelled
11. Northrop-McDonnell Douglas YF-23 (Black Widow II)	USA	1990,Cancelled,
12. Stavatti Javelin T-X	USA	2017, Cancelled,
13. Sukhoi Su-57 (Felon)	Russia	2019, in development
14. TAI TF-X (F-X)	Turkey	2030, in development

Description of Best 5th Generation fighter aircraft:-

1. American Lockheed F-22 "Raptor:-

American Lockheed F-22 "Raptor is the most cutting-edge fighter aircraft currently in existence.

The F-22 Raptor is a twin-engine,single-seat, all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed for the United States Air Force. Its maximum speed is 2,574 kph and the service ceiling is 50,000 feet.

2. HAL AMCA- India:-

India wants to join the league of the countries (USA, Russia and Japan)-operators of the only Fifth Generation Fighters in the world. India has partnered with Russia to build this 5th Generation Aircraft in Aero India 2013. 

This AMCA will be a twin-engine, single-seat with a diamond-shaped aircraft with inherent stealth features. It would be completed by 2030.

3. Sukhoi Su-57 (Felon)-Russia:-

The Russian Sukhoi Su-57 is a Fifth Generation multirole aircraft is in development to lock horns with American Lockheed F-22 "Raptor"- the world's first 5th gen fighter aircraft.

The Sukhoi Su-57 will have the latest aviation technology,radar-absorbing materials, weaponry to provide for excellent performance, and agility and response for the unseen conflicts ahead.

4. Chengdu J-20-China:-

The Chinese Chengdu J-20 "Black Eagle" is a 5th Generation fighter aircraft with stealth characteristics not unlike the American Lockheed F-22 Raptor. The Chinese J-20 aircraft is the direct answer of the American Lockheed F-22 "Raptor. The maximum speed of the J20 is 2,100 kph and the service ceiling is 59,055 feet.