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Comparison of the fifth generation Indian Concept AMCA fighter with the American-built F35 aircraft

Comparison of the fifth generation Indian Concept AMCA fighter with the American-built F35 aircraft

Welcome back to Jetline Marvel website in this article we will compare two fighter jets, the F 35 from the United States and the AMCA from India.

This comparison is solely for the purpose of understanding how AMCA appears after completion, from the table drawing to real life. since it hasn’t yet reached final model, but the F 35 is a war-ready plane.

The AMCA differs from the F 35 fighter jet in that it does not have vertical takeoff and landing. But, most importantly, AMCA may begin production and service in 10-15 years.

Lockheed Martin manufactures some of the highest-quality defense goods in the world, and the F 35 is one of them. HAL is a well-known Indian plane manufacturer.

The AMCA is a stealth supersonic multi-role fighter with twin engines built for the IAF. The AMCA is currently envisioned as a fifth-generation fighter, but it will eventually include emerging, best-of-breed sixth-generation technologies. The AMCA would be the Indian Air Force’s first fifth-generation fighter to enter service.

The F-35 is a stealth multirole fighter with a single engine and supersonic speed. Low observables, modern avionics, and sensor fusion are all features of the F-35, allowing for a high level of situational awareness and long-range lethality.

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The F-35’s human-machine interface relies heavily on the helmet display. Rather than the preceding fighters’ head-up display positioned atop the dashboard, the HMDS displays flight and battle information on the helmet visor.

Let’s have a look at the aircraft’s size and performance.

  • The AMCA is 57.9 feet long, while the F 35 is 51.4 feet long.
  • The AMCA has a 36.6-foot wingspan, whereas the F35 has a 35-foot wingspan.
  • The AMCA is 14.9 feet tall, while the F 35 is 14.4 feet tall.
  • The AMCA has an empty weight of 12,000 kg, whereas the F 35 has a weight of 13,290 kg.
  • AMCA has a gross weight of 18,000kg, whereas F 35 has a gross weight of 22,471kg.
  • The AMCA has a fuel capacity of 6,500kg, while the F 35 has a capacity of 8,275kg.
  • The AMCA is propelled by two modified GE or Safran engines that will be installed in aircraft.
  • The F35 is propelled by a single Pratt & Whitney F135 afterburning turbofan with a thrust of 125 kN dry and 191 kN afterburner.
  • The AMCA has a top speed of 2633 km/h, whereas the F 35 has a top speed of 2,000 km/h.
  • The AMCA has a range of 3,240 kilometres, whereas the F 35 has a range of up to 2,800 kilometres.
  • The AMCA has a combat range of up to 1620 kilometres, while the F35 has a range of 1239 kilometres.

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The AMCA can carry a wide range of weapons.

The 14 hard points with a capacity of roughly 9 tonnes and a single 23mm cannon

It carries S8 rocket pods, Astra mark 1, 2, 3, and NG CCM air-to-air missiles, and Brahmos NG, Sant, and Rudram air-to-ground missiles.
It carries laser guided bombs, NG LGB, precision guided munitions, HSLD, DRDO SAAW, and DRDO glide bombs, among others.

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When it comes to the F 35 fighter jet, it features the most powerful weapon package and advanced combat capabilities.

The F 35 has a single 25 mm cannon, four internal hard points, and six external hard points. It has a total weapons payload of 6,800 kg.

It carries AIM 120, 9x, 132, and MBDA meteor air-to-air missiles.

Surface-to-air missiles Joint air-to-ground missiles, AGM 88G, AGM 158, Spear 3, Air-to-surface and air-to-ship missiles.
It is capable of carrying bombs such as Joint Direct Attack Munitions, Paveway series, AGM 154, and B61 mod.

The F 35 costs roughly $125 million, with the AMCA yet to be determined.

Please share your thoughts on both fighter jets. Will the AMCA be able to obtain the fifth generation tag? let us know in comments.

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COMAC Unveils Plans for the C929 to Rival Airbus and Boeing

COMAC Unveils Plans for the C929 to Rival Airbus and Boeing

After the success of China’s first C919 aircraft, the country is setting its sights on developing a larger plane. COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has officially confirmed plans to build a widebody aircraft, marking a significant step in its aircraft lineup.

Traditionally, Airbus and Boeing dominate the widebody aircraft market, with decades of expertise in developing planes and engines capable of carrying heavy payloads. China, which currently relies on imported engines, is now aiming to challenge these giants with its own widebody jet, the C929, designed to compete with the Airbus A350 and Boeing 777.

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The C929 will be China’s first independently developed long-range widebody aircraft. It adheres to international airworthiness standards and boasts independent intellectual property rights. The baseline version is designed to seat 280 passengers and offers a range of 12,000 kilometers, catering to global demand for both regional and international air travel.

Russia, which also needs reliable narrowbody and widebody aircraft, could become a key customer for the C929. Additionally, China plans to target the broader Asian market as it continues to expand its aviation capabilities.

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China’s aviation progress includes the ARJ21 (now called C909), a regional jet with 100 seats for shorter routes, and the C919, a narrowbody jet with 180 seats designed to rival the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320. Both models have found increasing demand in the domestic market.

At China’s largest air show in Zhuhai, COMAC announced that Air China will be the launch customer for the C929 widebody jet, though details about order size and delivery timelines were not disclosed.

Other major deals announced by COMAC include:

  • Hainan Airlines: Firm orders for 60 C919 and 40 C909 regional jets.
  • Colorful Guizhou Airlines: 30 C909 jets, with 20 firm orders and 10 provisional agreements.

The C929, renamed from the CR929 after Russia withdrew from the joint development project in 2023, is expected to carry 280–400 passengers with a range of 12,000 kilometers, competing directly with Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner.

According to COMAC’s deputy general manager, Tong Yu, the first fuselage section of the C929 is expected by September 2027, with prototype test flights anticipated soon after.

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