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SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG

India’s ambitious fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is set to incorporate a unique “Beast Mode” configuration, as per Air Force planners. This loadout emphasizes maximum firepower at the expense of stealth, providing enhanced capabilities for specific mission profiles.

Beast Mode refers to a combat configuration where the AMCA carries a significantly higher payload of bombs and missiles on external hardpoints. Unlike its typical stealth mode, where weapons are housed in internal bays to minimize radar cross-section, this configuration prioritizes firepower over stealth.

Beast Mode is designed for “Day Three” missions or later phases of a conflict. By this stage, air superiority is already established, and enemy anti-air defences are either significantly weakened or neutralized. In such scenarios, the need for stealth diminishes, allowing the aircraft to carry additional weaponry externally to maximize strike power.

The AMCA’s external hardpoints enable it to carry more weapons than the internal bays alone, making it a formidable platform for high-intensity airstrikes and ground support missions.

The ability to switch between stealth and Beast Mode gives the AMCA unmatched adaptability, enabling it to handle a wide range of mission profiles. Deploying Beast Mode for less stealth-critical missions reduces wear on stealth coatings and systems, optimizing long-term operational costs.

The AMCA, currently in the advanced stages of development, is being designed with dual configurations: a stealth mode with an emphasis on reduced radar signature and a Beast Mode for maximum combat capability. This versatility positions the AMCA as a game-changer in India’s aerial combat capabilities, bridging the gap between stealth technology and traditional high-payload missions.

The concept of Beast Mode is not new in the world of fifth-generation fighters. Aircraft like the F-35 and F-22 Raptor employ similar configurations, balancing stealth and firepower based on mission requirements. However, the AMCA is expected to feature an indigenous twist, integrating advanced systems developed by the DRDO, such as the indigenous Uttam AESA radar, and smart weaponry designed to optimize loadout efficiency.

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