BLUF
Operational since 2005, it's the world's first fifth-generation fighter—developed during the Cold War to counter Soviet aircraft.Summary
KEY POINTS:
- Highly manoeuvrable due to its small radar profile and twin F119 engines.
- Flies undetected and outperforms rivals in dogfights.
- Carries AIM-120 AMRAAM and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles.
- Automates many pilot tasks.
- Ats as a formidable deterrent to adversaries.
