What Does ‘Generation’ Mean In Fighter Jets? Here’s Where India Stands As China Unveils Its 6th Gen J-36
New Delhi: India currently operates the French-made Rafale jet, a 4.5-generation aircraft that is considered the most advanced in its arsenal. Meanwhile, reports indicate that U.S. aerospace giant General Electric (GE) has offered New Delhi engines for a fifth-generation stealth fighter. With these developments unfolding rapidly, the term “generation” is drawing public interest and confusion….
