Dassault Aviation Rafale

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07 Nov 2025 · © Unknown

The visible canards and distinct tail shape are signature characteristics of the Rafale family. The rainbow vapor cone indicates high transonic speeds and humid conditions.

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Aircraft

Rafale RAFALE

Military grey (standard French Air Force/Navy camo)

Manufacturer

Dassault Aviation

Insights

Aviation History

The Dassault Rafale is a highly advanced French multirole fighter, serving as the backbone of the French Air Force and Navy.

Fleet Rarity

Relatively rare globally (over 230 produced), mainly used by France, Egypt, India, Qatar, and Greece.

Record Flights

Used in multiple operational theatres by France; notable for carrier- and land-based variant capability.

Safety & Events

No major fatal incidents; operational in real combat in Mali, Libya, and Syria/Iraq.

Future Outlook

Still in active service; future upgrades planned, with continued export production.

Specifications

2 × Snecma M88-2 turbofan

Engine

10.9 m

Wingspan

15.27 m

Length

3,700 km (with external fuel tanks)

Range

1,390 km/h (Mach 1.4, supercruise table), Max: Mach 1.8+

Speed

1 or 2 crew (depending on variant), can carry 9,500 kg of external stores

Capacity

24,500 kg

MTOW

5.34 m

Height

2 × 50 kN dry, 75 kN with afterburner

Thrust

Not rated for ICAO civilian standards (military aircraft)

Noise

Exact variant (Rafale B/C/M) cannot be determined from this angle alone.