Dassault Rafale | Best of Aviation Series by PilotPhotog

The Dassault Rafale is a French Designed and produced multirole fighter. Intended to perform aerial reconnaissance, air supremacy, interdiction, ground support, strike missions, anti-ship, and even nuclear deterrence missions. Because of this vast range of missions, the Rafale is often referred to as an OmniRole fighter. Notable features include a delta wing, canards, twin engines, a single vertical stabilizer and a permanently extended refueling probe. The word Rafale translates to gust of wind or burst of fire in a more military sense. Support this channel: Get an incredible smart wallet (affiliate link) Let’s take a look at some of the specifications of the Rafale Specifications Length: 15.27 M (50 FT 1 IN) Height: 5.34 M (17 FT 6 IN) Wingspan: 10.9 M (35 FT 9 IN) Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 1,912 KMH (1,188 MPH), 1,032 KN) / Mach 1.8 at high altitude Empty weights: 10,300 KG (22,708 LB) (B) 9,850 KG (21,720 LB) © 10,600 KG (23,400 LB) (M) Loaded weight: 15,000kg (33,069lb) Max. takeoff weight: 24,500KG (54,013LB) Engine Thrust Class each Snecma M88-2 50.04 kN (11,250 LBF) thrust dry, 75 kN (17,000 LBF) with afterburner Thrust to weight ratio: 0.988 WITH100% FUELl and 2 EM A2A missile, 2 IR A2A missile version B Credits/Attributions: "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.” Rafale Family drawings: Photography Credits: Rafale Cover Photo: M88 Engine Photo:...