Dassault Aviation Dassault Rafale

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Dassault Rafale of the French Air Force in spectacular Patrouille de France-inspired display livery, showing afterburners in a dynamic banked climb.

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Aircraft

Dassault Rafale RAFALE

French Air Force display team livery (Patrouille de France themed)

Not visible

Registration

Airline

N/A (military)

Manufacturer

Dassault Aviation

Achievements

Rare Bird, Livery Legend, Military Maverick

3 badges earned

Photo grade

Silver

Score: 87.0

Dramatic afterburner angle with eye-catching display livery; a touch more sunlight would push this to the top tier.

Insights

Aviation History

The Dassault Rafale is the French Air Force\'s multi-role fighter, introduced in the early 2000s, and is a key player in European military aviation.

Fleet Rarity

Less than 250 Rafale airframes exist, operated mainly by France, India, Egypt, Greece, Qatar, and Croatia.

Record Flights

Has participated in many European and Middle Eastern military operations and frequent airshow displays, but not known for commercial ultralong-haul or altitude records.

Safety & Events

Used operationally over Libya, Mali, and Syria by the French Air Force and Navy; highly visible in airshows with Patrouille de France special liveries.

Future Outlook

Still in active production and frontline service as of 2024; orders ongoing.

Specifications

2 × Snecma M88-2 turbofans

Engine

10.90 m

Wingspan

15.27 m

Length

3,700 km (ferry)

Range

1,390 km/h (Mach 1.4)

Speed

1 (single-seater); also available as two-seater trainer

Capacity

24,500 kg

MTOW

5.34 m

Height

2 × 50 kN (dry) / 75 kN (with afterburner)

Thrust

Military jets are not rated using civil ICAO noise certification; expect >120 dB at close range with afterburner

Noise