2 new stealth fighter jets will expand who's in the world's top air forces...
Twelve countries operate one of the four models that can claim status as 5th-generation fighters.
Those elite ranks are set to grow with two new entrants: Turkey's Kaan and South Korea's KF-21.
The monopoly held by the world's superpowers on 5th-gen aircraft is likely nearing its end.
Ever since the introduction of the F-22 Raptor in 2005, 5th-generation fighters have been the undisputed kings of the skies.
These state-of-the-art fighter jets have characteristics like high maneuverability, advanced electronics, the ability to supercruise, and, most importantly, low observability to enemy radar detection. They are both feared and vaunted, and are at the top of the wish lists of best air forces.
To date, twelve countries operate one of the four models that can claim 5th-gen status; the American F-22 and F-35 built by Lockheed Martin, China's J-20, and Russia's Su-57. That club could grow to twenty b
Twelve countries operate one of the four models that can claim status as 5th-generation fighters.
Those elite ranks are set to grow with two new entrants: Turkey's Kaan and South Korea's KF-21.
The monopoly held by the world's superpowers on 5th-gen aircraft is likely nearing its end.
Ever since the introduction of the F-22 Raptor in 2005, 5th-generation fighters have been the undisputed kings of the skies.
These state-of-the-art fighter jets have characteristics like high maneuverability, advanced electronics, the ability to supercruise, and, most importantly, low observability to enemy radar detection. They are both feared and vaunted, and are at the top of the wish lists of best air forces.
To date, twelve countries operate one of the four models that can claim 5th-gen status; the American F-22 and F-35 built by Lockheed Martin, China's J-20, and Russia's Su-57. That club could grow to twenty b
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