Overview
The Rafale is designed to perform air defence, ground attack, reconnaissance and nuclear strike in the same mission. A navalised Rafale M operates from the carrier Charles de Gaulle, and the type has become a major export success, including to India.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 15.27 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.90 m |
| Height | 5.34 m |
| Wing area | 45.7 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 10,300 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 24,500 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 1,912 km/h |
|---|---|
| Max. Mach | Mach 1.80 |
| Ferry range | 3,700 km |
| Combat radius | 1,850 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,835 m |
| Rate of climb | 304.8 m/s |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1–2 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 14 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Safran M88-2 |
| Thrust (each) | 50.0 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 75.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Ministry of Defence / Wikimedia Commons · GODL-India
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