India will spend nearly $25bn to induct 250 advanced stealth fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA), jointly developed with Russia for the country’s air force.
Each FGFA features super-manoeuvrability, supersonic cruising ability, long-range strike and high-endurance air defence capabilities, at a cost of around $100m.
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The 30t FGFA will be a swing-role fighter, equipped with advanced avionics, 360° situational awareness, smart weapons, data-links and high-end mission computers.
The Indian FGFA will based on the Russian Sukhoi T-50 PAK-FA, which is considered superior to the American F/A-22 Raptor aircraft.
IAF chief air marshal PV Naik said the air force will induct 200-250 FGFAs in phases from 2017 onwards, according to The Times of India.
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India and Russia are looking to sign the FGFA preliminary design contract during Russian President Dmitry Medvedev’s visit to India in December.
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