Saturday, November 23, 2013

5th Generation fighters.

     While there is some controversy around what constitutes a "5th Generation Fighter" (that is a story in itself) the general consensus is that the F-22A, F-35, T-50 (PAKFA), and J-20 appear to fit the bill.  (IMO the jury is still out on the J-31.)  For now, here are the contenders.  While there is a bit of national pride and corporate propaganda at play here, it must be admitted these are some pretty sweet aircraft all things considered.

First up, the American F-22:




Next, the American F-35:


  
 
 
Next, the Russian T-50:
 
 
 
 
Last up, the Chinese J-20: 
 
 
 
 
 


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