{"id":2622,"date":"2021-02-26T10:00:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T04:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/?p=2622"},"modified":"2024-12-27T15:30:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T10:00:42","slug":"second-generation-fighter-aircraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/2021\/02\/26\/second-generation-fighter-aircraft\/","title":{"rendered":"56: SECOND GENERATION FIGHTER AIRCRAFT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Categorization of fighter jets in generations is a classification system used around the world. <\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The basic classification into five generations is widely accepted and recognized. Some accounts have subdivided the 4th generation into 4 and 4.5, or 4+ and 4++.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000080;\"><u>Second generation jet fighters (mid-1950s to early 1960s)<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000080;\">The\u00a0second generation\u00a0of fighter jets was a result of technological breakthroughs and experience gained during aerial warfare (mainly The\u00a0Korean War\u00a0of 1950-1953).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #003366;\">The main features included higher speed (sustained transonic and supersonic dash capabilities), rudimentary fire control radar, and use of the guided air-to-air missiles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #3366ff;\">This generation\u2019s \ufb01ghters also incorporated advances in engine design (afterburners) and aerodynamics (swept wings), which allowed them to reach and sustain supersonic speeds in level \ufb02ight.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #0000ff;\">The second generation \ufb01ghters saw the introduction of air-to-air radar, infrared and semi-active guided missiles, as well as radar warning receivers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #003366;\">During this period, although air-to-air combat was still within visual range, radar-guided missiles started to extend the engagement ranges and accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #008080;\">The aircraft got divided according to the roles into Interceptors (e.g. MiG-21F, SU-9, F-106) and fighter-bombers (e.g. F-105, SU-7) providing air superiority and ground attack.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800000; text-decoration: underline;\">According to available sources, f<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800000; text-decoration: underline;\">ighters in this generation include the following:-<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">North American F-100 Super Sabre<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">McDonnell F-101 Voodoo<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Convair F-102 Delta Dagger<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Lockheed F-104 Starfighter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Republic F-105 Thunderchief<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Convair F-106 Delta Dart<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Vought F8U (F-8) Crusader<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Grumman F11F (F-11) Tiger<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-19<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Sukhoi Su-9 \/ Su-11<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Yakovlev Yak-25<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">BAC Lightning<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">de Havilland Sea Vixen<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Gloster Javelin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Hawker Hunter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Supermarine Scimitar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Dassault Etendard<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Dassault Mirage III<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #800080;\">Saab Draken<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #ff0000;\">Coming Up: Generation wise (3rd &#8211; 6th) description<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">References:<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.airforce-technology.com\/features\/top-sixth-generation-fighter-jets\/<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sldinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Air-Combat-Seminar-summary-AndrewMcL.pdf\">https:\/\/www.sldinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Air-Combat-Seminar-summary-AndrewMcL.pdf<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fighterworld.com.au\/az-of-fighter-aircraft\/five-generations-of-jets\">https:\/\/www.fighterworld.com.au\/az-of-fighter-aircraft\/five-generations-of-jets<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.codeonemagazine.com\/archives\/2005\/articles\/oct_05\/\">http:\/\/www.codeonemagazine.com\/archives\/2005\/articles\/oct_05\/<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fifth_generation_fighter<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airforce-technology.com\/features\/top-sixth-generation-fighter-jets\/?utm_source=Army%20Technology&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=Must%20Read&amp;utm_content=Image\">https:\/\/www.airforce-technology.com\/features\/top-sixth-generation-fighter-jets\/?utm_source=Army%20Technology&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=Must%20Read&amp;utm_content=Image<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/migflug.com\/jetflights\/fighter-jet-generations\/\">https:\/\/migflug.com\/jetflights\/fighter-jet-generations\/<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">http:\/\/www.aerospaceweb.org\/question\/history\/q0182.shtml<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 18pt; color: #993366;\">Comments and value additions are most welcome<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Categorization of fighter jets in generations is a classification system used around the world. The basic classification into five generations is widely accepted and recognized. Some accounts have subdivided the 4th generation into 4 and 4.5, or 4+ and 4++. &nbsp; Second generation jet fighters (mid-1950s to early 1960s) The\u00a0second generation\u00a0of fighter jets was a &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/2021\/02\/26\/second-generation-fighter-aircraft\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;56: SECOND GENERATION FIGHTER AIRCRAFT&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[77,5,19,75,28,1],"tags":[109,6,47,51,110,38,30],"class_list":["post-2622","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-aircraft","category-airpower","category-article","category-iaf","category-technology","category-uncategorized","tag-aircraft","tag-airpower","tag-defence-services","tag-flying","tag-generation-of-ac","tag-indian-air-force","tag-technology"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2622","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2622"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2622\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8528,"href":"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2622\/revisions\/8528"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2622"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2622"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/55nda.com\/blogs\/anil-khosla\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2622"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}