The Dassault Rafale (French pronunciation: [ʁafal], literally meaning "gust of wind", [3] or "burst of fire" in a more military sense) [4] is a French twin-engine, canard delta wing, multirole fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation.

The Rafale, a fully “Omnirole” fighter, is available in three variants: the Rafale C single-seater operated from land bases, the Rafale M single-seater for carrier operations, the Rafale B two-seater flown from land bases.

The Rafale, with its “Omnirole” capabilities, is the right answer to the capability approach selected by an increasing number of governments. It fully complies with the requirement to carry out the widest range of roles with the smallest number of aircraft.

The Rafale, a fully “Omnirole” fighter, is available in three variants: the Rafale C single-seater operated from land bases, the Rafale M single-seater for carrier operations, the Rafale B two-seater flown from land bases.

2024年11月28日 · The Rafale is a multirole 4th generation (or 4.5+ in the latest version) fighter capable of supersonic flight and developed by the French firm Dassault Aviation.

2024年3月20日 · The Dassault Rafale jet serves multiple roles and is manufactured in different variants. The primary production variants are Rafale B, C, and M, each with specific configurations and purposes. The Rafale M is designed for aircraft carrier operations and boasts unique capabilities internationally.

2023年10月4日 · The Dassault Rafale is the primary French multirole 4th Generation Fighter aircraft. During the 1970s, it became apparent to the French Air Force and Navy that it required a new, modern, multirole-minded fighter to succeed its aged stock of aircraft.

2024年8月29日 · The two-seat Rafale B has been designed to perform precision ground attack, reconnaissance and nuclear strike missions. It will replace current Jaguar, Mirage F1, Mirage IV and Mirage 2000N aircraft. The French Air Force requires up to 139 Rafale Bs through 2019 to replace aging aircraft.

2024年3月22日 · The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) took delivery of two twin-seater Rafale B aircraft, designated "B364" and "B363," at the Dassault Aviation site in Mérignac (Gironde), set to undergo upgrades to the F4.1 standard.

2020年10月20日 · B01 was the first Rafale to fly with the RBE2 multi-mode radar, housed within a recontoured nose. An early Rafale M of the French Navy. The Rafale is the only non-U.S. fighter cleared to operate from the decks of U.S. carriers, using their catapults and their arresting gear.