Dassault Rafale
Multi-Role Combat Aircraft
Photo ©: Karsten Palt
The Dassault Rafale is a twin-engined single- or two-seat land- or carrier-based multi-role combat aircraft produced by the French manufacturer Dassault Aviation.
| Crew | 1 / 2 | |
| Propulsion | 2 Turbofan Engines | |
| Engine Model | SNECMA M88-2 | |
| Engine Power (each) dry/with Afterburner | 48,7 / 72,9 kN | 10948 / 16389 lbf |
| Speed | 2124 km/h | 1147 kts 1320 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 16.764 m | 55.000 ft |
| Range | 3.704 km | 2.000 NM 2.302 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 9.060 kg | 19.974 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 22.500 kg | 49.604 lbs |
| Wing Span | 10,80 m | 35 ft 5 in |
| Wing Area | 45,7 m² | 492 ft² |
| Length | 15,30 m | 50 ft 2 in |
| Height | 5,34 m | 17 ft 6 in |
| First Flight | 04.07.1986 | |
| Production Status | in production | |
| ICAO Code | RFAL | |
| Data for (Version) | Dassault Rafale C | |
| Variants | Rafale B, Rafale C, Rafale M | |
| [Photo-ID: 2747] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-23 | |
 | Dassault Rafale B French Air Force / Armee de l Air |
| NATO Tigermeet 2009 [Kleine Brogel (EBBL)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 2826] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-23 | |
 | Dassault Rafale B French Air Force / Armee de l Air Reg.: 303 c/n: 303 |
| NATO Tigermeet 2009 [Kleine Brogel (EBBL)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 2827] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-23 | |
 | Dassault Rafale B French Air Force / Armee de l Air Reg.: 304 c/n: 304 Tiger c/s |
| NATO Tigermeet 2009 [Kleine Brogel (EBBL)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 2828] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-23 | |
 | Dassault Rafale B French Air Force / Armee de l Air Reg.: 304 c/n: 304 Tiger c/s |
| NATO Tigermeet 2009 [Kleine Brogel (EBBL)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 2829] © Karsten Palt 2009-09-23 | |
 | Dassault Rafale B French Air Force / Armee de l Air Reg.: 305 c/n: 305 |
| NATO Tigermeet 2009 [Kleine Brogel (EBBL)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 12810] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-09 | |
 | Dassault Rafale C French Air Force / Armee de l Air Reg.: 142 |
| Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 [RAF Fairford (EGVA / FFD)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 12811] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-09 | |
 | Dassault Rafale C French Air Force / Armee de l Air Reg.: 142 |
| Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 [RAF Fairford (EGVA / FFD)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 12812] © Karsten Palt 2016-07-09 | |
 | Dassault Rafale C French Air Force / Armee de l Air Reg.: 142 |
| Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 [RAF Fairford (EGVA / FFD)] | |
| [Photo-ID: 286] © Karsten Palt 2007-06-15 | |
 | Dassault Rafale M French Navy Reg.: 5 c/n: 5 |
| Open Dagen Koninklijke Luchtmacht 2007 [Volkel (EHVK / UDE)] | |