Rafale

First flight in 1991

The Rafale is the only existing all-purpose fighter aircraft in the world, able to perform simultaneously air superiority, defense, reconnaissance and surface attack missions during a single flight.

First French Navy squadron operational in 2004

First Rafale squadron for the French Air Force in 2006

“Combat Proven” Aircraft

“Support Proven” Aircraft

7 export countries: Croatia, Egypt, Greece, India, Indonesia, Qatar, UAE

Rafale with the F3R standard operational since 2019. F4 under development. F5 to be launched.

Data Sheet

Dimensions

Title Value
Wing span 10.9 m
Length 15.30 m
Height 5.30 m

Weight

Title Value
Overall empty weight 10 t (22,000 lbs) class
Max. take-off weight 24.5 t (54,000 lbs)
Fuel (internal) 4.7 t (10,300 lbs)
Fuel (external) up to 6.7 t (14,700 lbs)
External load 9.5 t (21,000 lbs)

Performances

Title Value
Max. thrust 2 x 7.5 tons
Limit load factors -3.2g / +9g
Max. speed (high altitude / low altitude) M = 1.8 / 750 kt
Approach speed less than 120 kt
Landing ground run 450m (1,500 ft) without drag-chute
Service ceiling 50.000ft

Store stations

Title Value
Total 14
Heavy-wet 5

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Alpha Jet

Mirage F1

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