Succeeding the Mirage 2000 series was the vaunted Dassault Rafale, a twin-engine, versatile combat platform that sees its capabilities matched by few contenders today. The type serves French fighting forces in both air and navy roles and single- and twin-seat models are available to fulfill various roles. Like other winning Dassault designs, the Rafale relies on a proven delta-wing planform for excellent agility and its turbofans provide exceptional performance in the combat environment. Due to its inherent strengths, the Rafael is destined to remain in service for several more decades before its own successor is found.
1(+1) CREW
Speed
1,190 MPH
Ceiling
49,984 FEET
Range
1,150 MILES
Mission Roles
AIR-TO-AIR
INTERCEPTION
GROUND ATTACK
STRIKE
ANTI-SHIP
ANTI-RADAR
RECON
TRAINING
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(Showcased performance statistics pertain to the Rafale C production model)
Length 50.20 feet (15.30 meters)
Width 35.76 feet (10.90 meters)
Height 17.55 feet (5.35 meters)
(Showcased measurements pertain to the Rafale C production model)
Empty 21,716 lb (9,850 kg)
M.T.O.W. 54,013 lb (24,500 kg)
(Showcased weights pertain to the Rafale C production model)
Ordnance and special-mission equipment mounted at 3 x Fuselage hardpoints (1 x Center; 2 x Side), 4 x Underwing hardpoints (2 per wing), and 2 x Wingtip hardpoints (1 per wing). Supported Types:
Close-in Gun(s)
Air-to-Air Missiles
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Precision-Guided Bombs
Conventional Drop Bombs
Rockets / Rocket Pods
Additional Fuel
Rafale - Base Series Name.
Rafale A - Technology Demonstrator of 1996.
Rafale B (F3-2) - Twin-seat variant; French Air Force.
Rafale B F4 - Improved Rafale B; upgraded radar fit; improved mission capabilities; improved performance specs.
Rafale C (F3-R) - Single-seat variant; French Air Force.
Rafale C F4 - Improved Rafale C; upgraded radar fit; improved mission capabilities; improved performance specs.
Rafale DM - Twin-seat variant; Egyptian Air Force.
Rafale EM - Single-seat variant; Egyptian Air Force.
Rafale EH - Single-seat variant; Indian Air Force.
Rafale M (F3-R) - Navalized Rafale C (F3-R) for French Navy service; reinforced airframe; revised, longer noseleg; enlarged arrestor hook; integrated boarding ladder.
Rafale M F4 - Improved Rafale M (F3-R); upgraded radar fit; improved mission capabilities; improved performance specs.
Rafale N (Rafale BM) - Proposed twin-seat missile-only variant for the French Navy; cancelled.
Rafale R - Proposed dedicated reconnaissance variant.
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Close-in Gun(s)
Air-to-Air Missiles
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Precision-Guided Bombs
Conventional Drop Bombs
Rockets / Rocket Pods
Additional Fuel
