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IAF to soon get 5th Gen advanced fighter jet AMCA, design revealed

In a major boost to the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria revealed on Tuesday that the development of 5th Generation advanced multi-role combat aircraft has begun.

India will soon possess a combat aircraft that can compete with the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II of the United States, the Chengdu J-20 of China, and the Sukhoi Su-57 of Russia. In a major boost to the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria revealed on Tuesday that the development of 5th Generation advanced multi-role combat aircraft has begun.

Finally a fine clear image of a wind-tunnel model of India‘s AMCA.

Not sure however if it represents the selected configuration?! ?

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Together with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the Aeronautical Development Agency is creating the supersonic AMCA. Twin stealth engines are probably going to be on the all-weather, multi-role AMCA. Almost certainly, it will be a military aircraft with just single seat.

The IAF’s mainstays in the ensuing decades will include the Rafale, Sukhoi Su-30 MKI, and Light Combat Aircraft Tejas, or AMCA. The Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers, which currently use the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29K, will also receive a naval variant of the fifth-generation fighter.

The Indian Air Force is not aiming to induct a foreign-built 5th Gen fighter until the AMCA is made, which would serve as the IAF’s backbone in the upcoming decades. The Indian Navy will also get a 5th Generation fighter with a naval variant. The aircraft will be very stealthy, able to carry weapons both internally and externally, have internal fuel capacity, super cruise, and undertake air-to-air and air-to-ground attacks. The AMCA will have a powerful thrust vectoring engine for superior mobility and improved dogfighting capabilities, as it will engage targets primarily at a distance beyond visual range.

Aviation

China Eastern Receives Its Ninth C919 Aircraft, Marking a New Milestone

China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of its ninth COMAC C919 aircraft, continuing its lead as the launch customer for China’s domestic narrow-body airliner.

On Thursday, the airline received the latest addition to its fleet, registered as B-657T, marking another step in China’s ambitious efforts to establish itself as a key player in the global aerospace market.

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This delivery is part of a major achievement for COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China), which has now delivered a total of 10 comac c919 in 2024 alone, a remarkable increase from just three jets delivered by the end of 2023.

The C919 program represents China’s entry into the competitive market for commercial aircraft, aiming to rival the dominance of manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing in the narrow-body sector.

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One standout feature of the c919 is its innovative in-flight technology, particularly its Wi-Fi system. Developed by the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), this system allows passengers to connect to the “CEAIR-WIFI” wireless hotspot, providing seamless access to in-flight entertainment.

Through the website www.muflyer.com, travelers can enjoy a range of features including “Air Cinema” and “Air Games,” which enhance the flying experience.

Looking ahead, COMAC’s ambitions are not limited to narrow-body aircraft. At the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, c919 aircraft price made waves with the announcement of over 100 new aircraft orders.

A significant highlight was a high-profile agreement with Air China for the development of the C929, a widebody aircraft set to compete c919 vs a320 and c919 vs 737 with these models.