The result of the French fourth generation fighter program is the multi-role Rafale. It has a delta wing design with canards to optimize aerodynamic efficiency and stability control. It is powered by two French built M88 afterburning turbofans. The engine intakes are positioned semi sunk in the fuselage. The aircraft is equipped with the multi-mode RBE2 radar which has full air-to-air and air-to-ground capability. It can carry a wide range of weapons, including the APACHE stand-off munitions dispenser and the ASMP nuclear missile.
Dassault Rafale Spesifications
Origin France
Type multi-role combat aircraft
Max Speed 1,150 kt / 1,324 mph
Max Range 1,093 km / 679 miles
Dimensions span 10.90 m / 35 ft 9.125 in length 15.30 m / 50 ft 2.375 in height 5.34 m 17 ft 6.25 in
Weight empty 9060 kg / 19,973 lb maximum 19,500 kg / 42,990 lb
Powerplant two 7450-kg (16,424-lb) afterburning thrust SNECMA M88-2 turbofans
Armament one 30-mm DEFA 791 B cannon, plus provision for up to 6000 kg (13,228 Ib) of disposable stores carried on 14 external hardpoints
Type multi-role combat aircraft
Max Speed 1,150 kt / 1,324 mph
Max Range 1,093 km / 679 miles
Dimensions span 10.90 m / 35 ft 9.125 in length 15.30 m / 50 ft 2.375 in height 5.34 m 17 ft 6.25 in
Weight empty 9060 kg / 19,973 lb maximum 19,500 kg / 42,990 lb
Powerplant two 7450-kg (16,424-lb) afterburning thrust SNECMA M88-2 turbofans
Armament one 30-mm DEFA 791 B cannon, plus provision for up to 6000 kg (13,228 Ib) of disposable stores carried on 14 external hardpoints
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