| Manufacturer |
Dassault Aviation |
| Description |
The Dassault Rafale (, literally meaning "gust of wind", or "burst of fire" in a more military sense) is a French twin-engine, canard delta wing, multirole fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation. |
| ICAO Code |
RFAL |
| First Flight |
1986-07-04 |
| Entry Into service |
2001-05-18 |
| Designer |
Dassault Aviation |
| Length (m) |
15.27 |
| Height (m) |
5.34 |
| Cockpit Crew |
1 |
| Max Speed (km/h) |
1912 |
| Max Ceiling (m) |
15835 |
| Rate of Climb (m/s) |
304.8 |
| Armament |
1× 30 mm GIAT 30/M791 autocannon with 125 rounds; 14 External hardpoints for Air and Space Force versions (Rafale B/C), 13 for Navy version (Rafale M) |
| National Origin |
France |
| Number Built |
316 |
| Powerplant Description |
2 × Snecma M88-4e turbofans, 50 kN thrust each |
| Primary Users |
French Air and Space Force, French Navy , Egyptian Air Force , Indian Air Force , See Operators below for others |
| Status |
In service |
| Wikipedia Article (URL) |
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassault_Rafale |
| Flat Wing Span (m) |
10.9 |
| Flat Wing Area (m²) |
45.7 |
| Wake Category |
M |
| Aircraft Engine |
Snecma M88 |
| Number of Engines |
2 |