Which engineering branch should I choose among aerospace engineering & mechanical engineering?

I would love to design missiles, fighter jets and also I want to get into research. Which engineering branch should I chose in order to flourish out? Also, why aerospace engineers can't work in foreign countries? Can you give me a broader explanation of both the fields & helm me in choosing one?

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Anay Mathur | Guide-Level 11

9 years ago

Hi, How are you? Well, each and every branch in engineering is good, we can't compare them. Just there are a few differences like mechanical, electrical and civil are evergreen branches but CS, IT and EC have high placement records. Other than this, you may also take chemical, metallurgy, mechatroni

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Sunil Soni | Scholar-Level 18

9 years ago

It is based on your interests. You can go for B.Tech aerospace/ aeronautical followed by MS or M.Tech. Aerospace/ aeronautical engineering are niche branch of engineering with comparatively limited career opportunities in comparison to mechanical engineering. Mechanical Engineers are employed by al

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