5th Gen.

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Consider not so much here the recent deployment of Russian Su-57 warplanes to Syria but rather what exactly does constitute a 5th generation multi-role combat aircraft [MRCA].

Thanks to the article by the Saker and as seen at the Ron Unz Internet web site.

"Making Sense of the Russian 5th Generation Fighters in Syria"

"Introducing the Sukhoi-57 5th generation multi-role fighter"

FIFTH GENERATION COMBAT WARPLANES TO INCLUDE FEATURES SUCH AS:

* - "a low radar cross-section ('stealth')"

* - "the capability to fly at supersonic speeds without using afterburners"

* - "the ability to carry weapons inside a special weapons bay"

* - "an advanced 'situational awareness' capability"

There you  have it. Just in case someone asks: "what is fifth generation?" now you know.

STEALTH RELATED TO THE ABILITY TO "CARRY WEAPONS" IN A BOMB BAY "CLEAN".

Anyone disagree with this definition of 5th generation fighter warplane?

More on the Su-57 and the Syrian deployment to follow.

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