India beats US by capturing its best fifth generation fighter jet F-35B using..., puts big question mark...
New Delhi: A US made British Royal Navy F-35B stealth fighter jet has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala since June 14. Now, it has to be dismantled and flown back to the United Kingdom. The reason behind the jet being grounded is a hydraulic failure, say sources. The F-35B stealth fighter jet is considered to be one of the world's most powerful and 'stealth' capable fighter aircraft.
But this belief is reportedly disputed. We will tell you how this happened. What did America claim about F-35B?
A big revelation has been made about the British Royal Navy's F-35B fighter jet stranded in Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram since June 14. This aircraft is considered to be one of the world's most powerful and 'stealth' capable fighter aircraft, which is said to be almost impossible to catch by any radar. But the Indian Air Force (IAF) tracked this jet in a few seconds with their indigenous 'Integrated Air Command and Control System' (IACCS), which exposed the claims of America that the F-35B is the most powerful and stealthy fighter aircraft in the world. How was F-35B located by IAF?
The F-35B fighter jet is known for its 'stealth' capability, which means that it can deceive the radar and is not easily caught. But the 'Integrated Air Command and Control System' (IACCS) of the Indian Air Force tracked it in a few seconds. IACCS is a very powerful network that includes many sensors, radars and control centers which are built to monitor the airspace. Why is America's claim shattered?
America has been flaunting its fifth-generation fighter jet F-35B by claiming that it is the world's most sophisticated, powerful and stealth aircraft that cannot be detected as no radar or air defence system in the world can locate them. But India's IACCS founded this jet, thereby debunking the big claims made by the USA. This incident has hurt America's reputation in terms of arms and fighter jet sales. What is IACCS?
The Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) is an automated system developed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to manage and control air defense operations. It integrates data from various sources, including radars, sensors, and communication nodes, to create a comprehensive and real-time picture of the airspace, enabling timely decision-making during air operations. After this incident, many countries of the world have acknowledged this indigenous system.
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