The AMCA is being designed with the capability to swing roles.
The aircraft will have trapezoidal wing, all moving horizontal tails and twin canted vertical tails.Beyond-Visual Range (BVR) combat capabilities of the aircraft are low radar signature especially in frontal region and an an all-aspect RCS of -20 DBsm , extended detection range and targeting, supersonic persistence and high speed weapon release. The close-combat operations are facilitated by the high angle of attack capability , low infrared signature and all round missile warning system. The stealth mission features the SEAD ,DEAD precision strike and maritime operations.
Among the advanced technologies that confer stealth capabilities are serpentine air intake, internal weapon bay, RAS, RAM, FSS , Radome and Conformal air data probes. The Avionic system features IMA supporting net-centric warfare capabilities, PVI ,pilot associate and IVHM. The integrated flight and propulsion control system will combine the traditional flight control functions with thrust vectoring and engine control functions.
Ability to super cruise i.e to sustain supersonic speeds for long durations without the need to engage its afterburners as wet thrust increase IR signature . It would help in ingress and egress from the area of operation in a shorter time , it can also extend the maximum range of guided and unguided munitions and missiles by virtue of a higher initial velocity when released from the aircraft.
