Indian Rafale Latest Information
Role Multirole fighter National origin France Manufacturer Dassault Aviation First flight Rafale A demo: 4 July 1986 Rafale C: 19 May 1991 Introduction 18 May 2001 Status In service Primary users French Air Force French Navy Egyptian Air Force Qatar Air Force Produced 1986–present Number built 201 as of 2019 [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] Program cost €45.9 billion (as of FY2013) [11] (US$62.7 billion) Unit cost Rafale B: €74M ( flyaway cost , FY2013) [11] Rafale C: €68.8M (flyaway cost, FY2013) [11] Rafale M: €79M (flyaway cost, FY2011) [11] Store stations: Total 14 Heavy-wet 5 Performances Max. thrust 2 x 7.5 t Limit load factors -3.2 g / +9 g Max. speed M = 1.8 / 750 knots Approach speed less than 120 knots Landing ground run 450 m (1,500 ft) without drag-chute Service ceiling 50,000 ft Chinese military officials take note — France has said that it will deliver Rafale fighter jets to the Indian Air Force on time despite th...