Dassault Rafale - Wikipedia
WEBThe Dassault Rafale (French pronunciation: [ʁafal], literally meaning "gust of wind", [ 3 ] or "burst of fire" in a more military sense) [ 4 ] is a French twin-engine, canard delta wing, multirole fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation.
‘Now fight connected’: why F4-standard Rafale is a game-changer …
WEBJun 19, 2023 · F4.1-standard aircraft gain the ability to carry up to three Safran Electronics & Defence 1,000kg (2,200lb) AASM “Hammer” GPS/laser-guided bombs. The Thales Talios laser designation pod gains...
The French Air Force Is Testing The New Rafale F4-1 Standard
WEBJun 1, 2021 · The French Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) announced last week that it has begun the testing of the new Rafale F4-1 standard at the end of April. The first flight test campaign took...
Rafale F4 - Ministère des Armées
WEBJun 13, 2023 · Rafale F4. Le F4.1, premier standard de la « trilogie » F4, offrira une force de frappe plus importante et permettra aux équipages d’être plus percutants grâce à une conscience de la situation tactique améliorée.
French Air Force receives first of upgraded Rafale F4 fighter aircraft
WEBMar 7, 2023 · STUTTGART, Germany — The French Air and Space Force has received the first of its most sophisticated Rafale fighter jets, reaching a milestone after four years of development.
The way ahead for the Rafale - Dassault Aviation, a major player …
WEBIn early 2019, the French Ministry of Defence announced the signature of the development contract of the new Rafale F4 standard. It is part of the on-going process to continuously improve the aircraft in line with operational requirements.
Rafale F4.1 Standard Qualified For Fielding - The Aviationist
WEBApr 2, 2023 · Rafale F4.1 Standard Qualified For Fielding. Last updated: April 2, 2023 5:57 PM. Stefano D'Urso. Share. 7 Min Read. A Rafale F4.1 during testing with the AASM 1000 guided bomb. (Photo:...
France buys 42 Rafale jets for more than $5.5 billion - Defense News
WEBJan 12, 2024 · PARIS — France has ordered 42 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation in a deal worth more than €5 billion (U.S. $5.5 billion), the Armed Forces Ministry announced Friday. The purchase comes...
France Orders New Rafale F4 Fighters - The Aviationist
WEBJan 16, 2024 · The contract, worth more than €5 billion (USD 5.5 billion), will provide 42 new Rafale F4 fighters to the French Air and Space Force, 12 of which will replace the ones sold to Croatia, and will...
First French Rafale F4.1 fighter enters operational service - AeroTime
WEBFeb 26, 2024 · The first Dassault Rafale fighter to be upgraded to the F4.1 standard for the French Air and Space Force (AAE) was deployed for operational duty for the first time on February 16, 2024, at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base.