Dassault Rafale

Length
15.27 m
Flat Wing Span
10.9 m
Height
5.34 m
Flat Wing Area
45.7 m²
Max Speed
1912 km/h
Max Ceiling
15835 m
Number of Engines
2
Aircraft Engine
First Flight
1986-07-04
Entry Into service
2001-05-18
Number Built
316
Maximum Take-Off Weight
24.5 t (paragliders: kg)
Total Fuel Capacity
16550

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Aircraft Maximum Take-Off Weight (t (paragliders: kg)) Total Fuel Capacity
Dassault Rafale 24.5 16550

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Name
Dassault Rafale
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