Hello, IFC!
There is a general consensus that IF would be better with more fighter jets. This passion for fighters has grown since the F-18 update, so here is the topic proposing the Dassault Rafale.
The Dassault Rafale is a French-Built multirole fighter jet built by Dassault Industries. Its first flight was in 1986 with the Dassault Rafale A variant taking to the skies.
It was introduced to the French military in 2001 and remains in service today.
Primary operators (present operations and future operations):
French Air Force (Armรฉe de lโAir)
French Space Force (Armรฉe de lโEspace)
French Navy (Aรฉronavale Franรงaise)
Indian Air Force
Hellenic Air Force
Croatian Air Force
Egyptian Air Force
Indonesian Air Force
United Arab Emirates Air Force
Qatar Air Force (Qatar Emiri Air Force)
Over 240 of these have been built so far and production is still taking place as of August 2022.
So far, the Rafale has been used in conflicts over Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, Mali, and Iraq.
The Rafale is capable of aerial refueling, as well as executing carrier ops. and landing on an aircraft carrier deck.
S-Duct Intake
Composite materials to reduce RCS
Glass Cockpit
Snecma 88 Engines
Range: 3,700KM
Top Speed: 1,900+ km/h
Service Ceiling: 50,000ft
Rate of Climb: 60,000fpm
Wing Span: 10.90M
Length: 15.30M
Height: 5.30M
MTOW: 24.5 tons (54,000lbs)
Ext. Load: 9.5 tons (21,000lbs)
Approach speed: <120kts
Landing Ground Run: 450M (1500ft)
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I hope you vote for this magnificent aircraft!
Thank you!
Robertine
