Rafale in India, Rafale Specifications, Price

Rafale Fighter jets Aircraft 

According to Dassault, The Rafale is a French twin engine, canard Delta wing multiroll fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation. cost of Rafale Fighter jet US$62.7 billion. Rafale is a twin jet combat aircraft designed to perform short & long range mission. The first Rafale was delivered to the Government of India in October 2020.

Cost: India had signed an agreement with French for the procurement of 36 Rafale jets at a cost of Rafale. 59,000 crore

Indian Defence Minister Mr. Rajnath Singh tweeted-  "The touchdown of Rafale combat aircraft in India marks the beginning of a new era in our military history."

Overview:

The Rafale Fighter was developed as a modern jet fighter with a very high level of agility. This aircraft is capable of withstanding from 3.6g to 9g. 

Engine:

The Rafale is fitted with two Snecma M88 engine, each capable of providing up to 50 kilonewtons of dry thrust and 75 kilonewtons with afterburner. 

Primary users:

                           

                           French Navy 

                           Qatar Air Force

                           Indian Air Force

Performance:

● Maximum speed:- 2,223 km/h

● Combat range:- 1,850 km

● Ferry range:- 3,700 km

● Service ceiling:- 15,835 m

● g limits:- +9 -3.6

● Rate of climb:- 304.8 m/s

● Wing loading:- 338 kg/m"

● Thrust/weight:- 0.988 version B

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  • Ferry range: 1.8 Mach at high altitude

  • Landing ground run: 450 m

  • Service ceiling: 50,000 ft