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Rafale Jet – Marine and Air Force

Military aviation is undoubtedly the most strategic weapon today, both in terms of combat effectiveness and of critical technologies implemented.

In modern warfare, air dominance from day one is a must, so that air-to-ground and air-to-sea operations can be conducted safely and efficiently.

Salient features of a good weapon:

•  Versatility, that is the capability, with the same system, to perform different missions,

•  Interoperability, or the ability to fight in coalition with the allies, using common procedures and standards agreements, and collaborating and communicating in real-time with other systems,

•  Flexibility, which can be illustrated by the ability to conduct several different missions in the course of the same sortie (“Omni role “capability). With this capability, it is possible to switch instantly on the demand of a political decision maker, from a coercion mission (“strike force”) to a preventive mission (a dissuasive low-altitude, high-speed “show of force”), or even to cancel a mission until the last second (reversibility),

•  Survivability, that is the capability to survive in a dense threat environment thanks to stealthiness and / or to advanced electronic warfare systems.

The “Omnirole” Rafale combines all these advantages: it is relevant against both traditional and asymmetrical threats, it addresses the emerging needs of the armed forces in a changing geopolitical context, and it remains at the forefront of technical innovation.

About Rafale – Air force

•  The Rafales are advanced twin engine

•  Equipped with latest weapon systems — including Meteor-beyond visual range air-to-air missiles, Hammer air to surface smart weapon system, Scalp cruise missiles — and are fitted with modern sensors, and radar to detect and track and attack targets. 

•  The jets can carry exceptionally high payloads.

•  It can be used to perform 

  Air-defense / air-superiority

  Anti-Access/Aera Denial

  Reconnaissance

  Close air support

  Dynamic Targeting

  Air-to-ground precision strike/interdiction

  Anti-ship attacks

  Nuclear deterrence

  buddy-buddy refueling

•  Rafale fighter jets can attain a maximum speed of 1400 kmph or 704 knots. 

•  Combat range is the maximum range an aircraft can fly when carrying ordnance. Rafale fighter jet with full fuel tank and fully loaded combat weapons can travel up to 3,200-3,700 km.

Rafale Jet – Marine

•  The Marine version of the jets will be slightly different; given that they will operate from aircraft carriers on sea.

•  Naval fighter jets are specifically built to withstand the unique challenges of aircraft carrier-based operations, which include high-impact landings, catapult or ramp launches, and corrosive saltwater environments. They have reinforced landing gear, stronger airframes, and folding wings to facilitate storage and manoeuvring on aircraft carriers.

•  The Rafale M nose gear also incorporates the “jump strut technology” in the shock absorber to give the aircraft an angle of attack during catapulting.

•  They have foldable wings.

•  This naval version of the aircraft can also carry a wider range of weapons, including anti-ship missiles and air to surface missiles and radar meant for maritime operations.

•  Naval fighter jets are built to withstand the harsh, saltwater environment in which they operate. This often means using materials and coatings that are more resistant to corrosion than those used in air force jets.