Dassault Rafale, tender | News & Discussions

[Abingdonboy]

 

[Last Samuri]

THIS VEDIO is incredible

Im convinced that outside F22 raptor nothing can beat rafale

awesome choice by india if they pull mmrca off.

 

[halloweene]

Bizarre... Strange markings on Tupolev.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Bizarre... Strange markings on Tupolev.

What's strange about them? These are the standard markings of the Indian Navy:

 

[halloweene]

My bad, i'm not expert on indian markings

 

[sancho]

Dassault Aviation: THE RAFALE FURTHER IMPROVES ITS VERSATILITY

The RAFALE has successfully completed its first test flights in a new heavily-armed configuration, comprising six air-to-ground precision AASM Hammer missiles, four medium and long range air-to-air missiles from the MICA family, two very long range METEOR missiles, as well as three 2,000 liter fuel tanks.

This preliminary work, self-funded by Dassault Aviation are conducted in collaboration with the Direction Generale de l'Armement (the French Defense Procurement Agency) and will eventually lead to a complete clearance of the flight envelope.

By increasing the capabilities of its fourteen hard points, including eight under the wings, the RAFALE is the only fighter aircraft in the world capable of carrying 1.5 times its own weight. Its "omnirole" capability responds to the needs of countries requiring, at a controlled cost, an operational and versatile tool capable of fulfilling all missions more effectively, whilst mobilizing fewer resources. Two RAFALE aircraft represent the same potential as six MIRAGE 2000 class aircraft...

Dassault Aviation: THE RAFALE FURTHER IMPROVES ITS VERSATILITY - Financial and Business News - MENAFN


Which confirms that it's mainly aimed on the UAE offer and not on the requirements of French forces to open the external wingstation. I would have prefered further developments of the CFTs though, would give Rafale much more advantages.

 

[rockstarIN]

Dassault Aviation: THE RAFALE FURTHER IMPROVES ITS VERSATILITY - Financial and Business News - MENAFN


Which confirms that it's mainly aimed on the UAE offer and not on the requirements of French forces to open the external wingstation. I would have prefered further developments of the CFTs though, would give Rafale much more advantages.

Just wow..those configuation along with one full a2a MKI along with this can finish a usual 12 jet mission at enemy air force..!

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[sancho]

Dassault Aviation: THE RAFALE FURTHER IMPROVES ITS VERSATILITY - Financial and Business News - MENAFN

Dassault photo gallery of the tests:

Galerie Photo - Photothèque Dassault Aviation

 

[halloweene]

Dassault Aviation: THE RAFALE FURTHER IMPROVES ITS VERSATILITY - Financial and Business News - MENAFN


Which confirms that it's mainly aimed on the UAE offer and not on the requirements of French forces to open the external wingstation. I would have prefered further developments of the CFTs though, would give Rafale much more advantages.

Or aimed on India???

 

[sancho]

Or aimed on India???

Hehe, just replied on IDF to the same question of Pic. It is aimed on the UAE, which is evidend by the fact that Dassault came up with this only after the UAE requested it. Dassault never even had presented it on any Aero India and it it wasn't part of the MMRCA requirements, to carry a specific ammount of AAMs, otherwise Dassault had made the test earlier too.

 

[Agent_47]

 

[Abingdonboy]

 

[Abingdonboy]

 

[halloweene]

Incoming discussion between french MoD and indian NS Advisor M. Shivshankar Menon thursday 30th.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Incoming discussion between french MoD and indian NS Advisor M. Shivshankar Menon thursday 30th.

The Rafale will just be one of the things they discuss though.