Noob Learn There huge technological difference BTW F1 trance and F3R Which signed
F1 trance is Like earlier blocks of F-16 blk 15 And 20 both have generation difference
F3R+ latest generation trance of rafale which comes with RBE2 AESA with meteor and scalp integrated
MICA Beyond Visual Range missile, air-to-ground HAMMER,SCALP missile AM39 EXOCET anti-ship missile, laser guided bombs. Spectra
The last part is of particular interest to India and these aircraft are likely to succeed Mirage fighters for nuclear warhead delivery as part of India’s nuclear doctrine. “The IGA does not put any restrictions on its use,” a senior defence official said in what would be welcome news for India’s strategic planners.
The basic cost of the aircraft is about €91 million or about Rs. 680 crore and little over Rs.1600 crore per aircraft for the whole deal. Defence sources said the agreement has many components, which are better that the original deal and the best part is the weapons package.
The weapons package includes Meteor radar guided Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missile considered the best in the class with range of over 150 km and Scalp long range air to ground missiles. Defence officials said that the Meteor has a superior range than anything available in the region. “Our air superiority will be retained,” an official observed.
The deal includes the aircraft in fly-away condition, weapons, simulators, spares, maintenance, and Performance Based Logistics support for five years. “For five years we do not have to spend on maintenance,” sources said. Warranty is extendable by two years by factoring inflation and further by another five years upon negotiation. For the entire deal inflation has been capped at a maximum of 3.5 % or current rate whichever is lowest.
Officials said that inflation in Europe is at one percent and expected to continue so, which means that there will be savings in the course of the deal.
Dassault will begin aircraft deliveries after 36 months and complete in 67 months. France will also provide logistics and ground support and ensure that there is 75 percent i.e. 27 aircraft are operationally available at any time.
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