Generation of Fighter Aircraft
5th generation - 2005+
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F-22, Stealth, vector thrust
Sukhoi PAK-FA
J-20
4th generation (1970-200)
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Highly maneuverable
Multi-role
F-15 - larger
Su-27
F-16 -small
Mig-29
F-18 - Multi-role
Mirage 2000
4.5th generation - advanced integrated weapon targeting system
Eurofighter Typhoon
Saab JAS 39 Gripen
3rd generation (1960-1970)
Air-to-Air combat
Improvement on air-to-ground attach
F-4
A-6
A-7
Jaguar
Interesting failed to launch projects
Northrop F-20 (F-5 improvement) - extreme fast climbLight weight, cheap to operate; but - lack weapon systems payloads
Ground Attack Aircraft
Fairchild A-10 May 72 / March 77 - in service -target retirement 2040 (63 years)new wing / replacement program - 2007 -
SHIPS
Aegis Combat System and Ships
wiki:
The Aegis Combat System is an integrated naval weapons system developed
by the Missile and Surface Radar Division of RCA, and now produced by
Lockheed Martin. It uses powerful computers and radars to track and
guide weapons to destroy enemy targets.
United States Navy, - Arleigh Burke
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force - Atago
Spanish Navy - Alvano Bazan
Royal Norwegian Navy - Fridtjof Nansen-class frigate
Republic of Korea Navy - Sejon
Royal Australian Navy
