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Dassault Aviation Rafale
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Eurofighter Typhoon
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| Quick facts | ||
| Manufacturer | Dassault Aviation | Eurofighter |
| Type | Fighters & multirole | Fighters & multirole |
| Origin | 🇫🇷 France | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| First flight | 1986 | 1994 |
| Status | In production | In production |
| Units built | — | — |
| Unit cost | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 15.27 m | 15.96 m |
| Wingspan | 10.90 m | 10.95 m |
| Height | 5.34 m | 5.28 m |
| Wing area | 45.7 m² | 51.2 m² |
| Weights & fuel | ||
| Empty weight | 10,300 kg | 11,000 kg |
| Max. take-off weight | 24,500 kg | 23,500 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Max. speed | 1,912 km/h | 2,495 km/h |
| Max. Mach | Mach 1.80 | Mach 2.00 |
| Range | — | 2,900 km |
| Ferry range | 3,700 km | 3,790 km |
| Combat radius | 1,850 km | 1,389 km |
| Service ceiling | 15,835 m | 16,765 m |
| Rate of climb | 304.8 m/s | 315.0 m/s |
| Crew & capacity | ||
| Crew | 1–2 | 1–2 |
| Hardpoints | 14 | 13 |
| Powerplant | ||
| Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Engine type | — | — |
| Engine model | Safran M88-2 | Eurojet EJ200 |
| Thrust (each) | 50.0 kN | 60.0 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 75.0 kN | 90.0 kN |
At a glance
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.