INDIA's 5th Gen FGFA ~ Whats New in this Fabulous 5th Gen Fighter that outclasses all other 5th Gen fighters

By : JP

The Sukhoi/HAL Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) or Perspective Multi-role Fighter (PMF) is a fifth-generation fighter being developed by India and Russia. It is a derivative project of the Russian PAK FA (T-50 is the prototype) being developed for the Russian Air Force. FGFA was the earlier designation for the Indian version, while the combined project is now called the Perspective Multi-Role Fighter (PMF).

The completed FGFA will include a total of 43 improvements over the T-50, including stealth, supercruise, advanced sensors, networking and combat avionics. Two separate prototypes will be developed, one by Russia and a separate one by India. The Indian version will be a two-seater for pilot and co-pilot/Weapon Systems Operator (WSO).

PAK FA T50 is the Russian fifth generation fighter aircraft comes with many unprecedented technological incorporation in comparison with all fighter jets introduced prior to its inception. A few of those technologies are put to light in this brief compilation of technological infusion within PAK FA T50. Development of this is being done by an Indo Russian Joint Venture.

DIGITAL IS THE NAME OF THE GAME:

PAK FA T50 incorporates a smart covering or skin enabling full information support to the pilot. Radio-radar equipment of PAK FA T50 is capable of passive surveillance as well as active radiolocation and electronic warfare tasks. The radar has several operational bands capable of providing 360 degrees of visibility providing all information in the helmet visor and cabin displays. All these systems being digital gives the pilot maximum comfort and handling.

AUTO DETECT & AUTO TRACKING CAPABILITIES MAKES IT A NIGHTMARE :

FGFA will feature an upgraded "Okhotnik VIPS" which provides video image stabilization, auto detecting and auto tracking capabilities. The system includes TV and thermal image sensors , displays, remote controls, and laser ranging device. It is presumed that this system will enhance PAK FA T50’s target acquisition range enormously under conditions of limited visibility. This system acquires target, conducts preliminary target allocation and implement pilot’s decision . Upon receiving the final command from pilot the system uses the suitable weapons among the weapons in the jets arsenal.

INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM :

BINS-SP2M inertial navigation system developed by KRET autonomously processes navigation and flight information. It also determines position and motion parameters in the absence of satellite navigation. It can integrate with Russia’s space based navigation system GLONASS.

“The deep integration of BINS-SP2M with space-based systems will make the PAK FA more effective for use in the network-centric warfare model, which requires air, land, and naval forces to be combined into a single network,” explained Nikolay Kolesov, KRET CEO. “KRET’s enterprises are working on a number of highly intelligent systems for future combat aircraft and helicopters. These developments will enhance the vitality and effectiveness of military equipment while also enhancing the abilities of the Russian Air Force.”

The previous version of the BINS-SP2 was installed and tested onboard the Russian 4 ++ generation Su-35S, the world’s most powerful fighter jet. This combat aircraft uses fifth-generation technologies superior to those used by other aircraft of the same class.

Concern Radioelectronic Technologies (KRET) is Russia’s largest holding company in the radio-electronics industry. Founded in 2009, it is now a part of Rostec Corporation.

NEXT GENERATION FUTURISTIC PHOTONIC RADAR DETECTS ANY STEALTH JET:

Radio-Optical Phased Arrays (ROFAR) radar is a ultra-wideband radar capable of representing a TV picture of the objects under the radar coverage. This radar enables a decrease in weight by 50% Less as compared to the previous Russian made radars with a tenfold increase in resolution capacity. This radar is estimated to have a coverage of 400 Kilometers of radius. Radio-Optical Phased Arrays (ROFAR) radar is a ultra-wideband radar capable of representing a TV picture of the objects under the radar coverage. Photon technologies greatly expand the capabilities of modern-day communication tools and radars. 

A HUGE RATE OF CLIMB(ROC):

During the tests climb rate of 384 meters per second was achieved which signifies FGFA ability to take to the skies and set towards its objective in nearly no time at all.

IMPROVED NEW AIR TO AIR MISSILES:

The R-73 is a highly maneuverable missile and mock dogfights between USAF and German Air Force MiG-29s(inherited from the former Air Forces of the National People's Army) equipped with the R-73/helmet mounted cueing have indicated that the high degree of "off-boresight" capability of the R-73 would make a significant difference in combat. The missile also has a mechanically simple but effective system for thrust-vectoring. The R-73 prompted the development of a number of western air-to-air missiles including the IRIS-T, MICA IR, Python IV and the latest Sidewinder variant.

R73 with its unique targeting and guidance system of passive infrared homing head capable of locking on to target before launch and capability to track and hit targets at high angle off-bore sight angles in an environment of electronic warfare makes it one of the deadliest missile on WVR combat. The transverse control engine within the missile rules out missing the target during final approach trajectory. The upgraded R73E will have operating range greater that 19 miles , improved homing head lock-on greater protection against electronic warfare with increased reliability.

A DESTRUCTIVE CRUISE MISSILE IN BRAHMOS NG:

A supersonic BrahMos cruise missile may be installed on a Fifth-Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) jointly developed by Russia and India, head of the Russian-Indian BrahMos Aerospace enterprise, Sudhir Mishra, said Monday. The FGFA has stealth capabilities and is based on the Russian T-50 prototype jet. The FGFA project came about following the signing of a Russian-Indian cooperation agreement on October 18, 2007.

BrahMos is a short-range supersonic missile, which has been used by the Indian Navy since 2005. The missile has a range of 180 miles and can carry a conventional warhead of up to 660 pounds.
The jet would use its stealth and speed to get into launch position and launch the BrahMos from standoff ranges.

With its Mach 3.0 speed and 180-mile range, the BrahMos missile used in combination with the PAK-FA would enable India to hit Chinese and Pakistani targets with relative impunity. A Mach 3.0-capable cruise missile is difficult to counter. According to U.S. Navy sources, the BrahMos has a particular terminal phase that makes it particularly difficult to intercept.

These new changes will be too hot to handle for any 5th gen Fighter currently existing in the present world.