F-35 Lightning II & Sukhoi Su-57
India is evaluating advanced fifth-generation fighter jets to enhance its air defense capabilities. The American F-35 Lightning II and the Russian Sukhoi Su-57 are prominent contenders, both showcased at the Aero India 2025 airshow in Bengaluru.
- About F-35 Lightning II:
o Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin, USA.
o Engine: Single-engine, single-seat stealth multirole fighter.
o Speed: Top speed of Mach 1.6.
o Range: Combat range of approximately 1,500 kilometers.
o Features: Advanced stealth capabilities, multirole versatility, and integration with allied defense systems.
- About Sukhoi Su-57:
o Manufacturer: Sukhoi Company, Russia.
o Engine: Twin-engine, single-seat stealth multirole fighter.
o Speed: Top speed of Mach 2.
o Range: Combat range of about 1,900 kilometers.
o Features: Emphasis on agility, speed, and advanced avionics; designed for air superiority and strike missions.
- About Mach: It is a unit that measures the speed of an object relative to the speed of sound in air. Mach 1 equals the speed of sound (~1,235 km/h at sea level). Speeds above Mach 1 are supersonic, while those above Mach 5 are hypersonic.
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