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Rafale
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| Dassault Rafale | |
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| Type | Multi-Role Fighter |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| Status | Active |
| Production Total | 295 |
| Length | 15.3m |
| Wingspan | 10.9m |
| Height | 5.34m |
| Max Speed | 1,320mph |
| Max Range | 1,150miles |
| Service Ceiling | 65,650ft |
| Built in Armament | 1 x 30mm cannon |
The Dassault Rafale, when released into operational service in the late 1990's, was the pinnacle of French aviation engineering. The system incorporated the latest in fly-by-wire technology, composite materials and aerodynamic design to compliment the broad array of roles required of any fighter in any military force.
Mission-specific armament with a maximum load of 13,00kbs on fourteen external hardpoints may include:
- 8 x Matra Mica air to air missiles
- ASMP nuclear stand-off missile
- AM-39 Exocet anti-ship missiles
- AS 30L laser-guided Air to Surface missiles
- APACHE stand-off munitions dispensers
- Laser-Guided Bombs
- Anti-Armour Munitions
- Anti-Runway Munitions
- Rocket Pods
As it stands, the Rafale will see service with the frog eating forces for years to come.
