Rafale Omnirole Fighter Aircraft: Detailed Insights

Role: Multi-role fighter aircraft (Ground attack, air superiority, nuclear strike, maritime strike)

Origin: France (Dassault Aviation)

First flight: July 4, 1986

Maximum Speed: 1.8 mach

Engine: The Rafale is fitted with twin M88-2 engines each capable of providing up to 50 kilonewtons (11,000 pounds-force) of dry thrust and 75 kN (17,000 pounds-force) with afterburners.

Wing Span: 10.90 meters

Service ceiling: 50,000 meters

Armaments on Rafale:

• Guns: 1 30mm GIAT 30/M791 autocannon
• Air-to-Air Missiles: Magic-II, MICA IR, Meteor
• Air-to-Ground: Storm Shadow, AASM-Hammer
• Anti-Ship: AM-39 Exocet

Rafale Operators:

• French Air Force,
• French Navy,
• Egyptian Air Force,
• Qatari Air Force,
• Indian Air Force,
• Hellenic Air Force

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